HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... password protection on wakeup 19 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 19 Using battery power ...20 Finding battery information 20 Using Battery Check ...20 Displaying the remaining battery charge 20 Maximizing battery discharge time 20 Managing low battery levels 21 Identifying low battery levels 21 Resolving a low battery level 21 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available...
... password protection on wakeup 19 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 19 Using battery power ...20 Finding battery information 20 Using Battery Check ...20 Displaying the remaining battery charge 20 Maximizing battery discharge time 20 Managing low battery levels 21 Identifying low battery levels 21 Resolving a low battery level 21 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available...
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...up your computer and turning it on . or region-specific support, go to the poster for computer users. NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. Finding more information about the operating system, ...may not be available on your country or region, and follow the on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. 1 ...
...up your computer and turning it on . or region-specific support, go to the poster for computer users. NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. Finding more information about the operating system, ...may not be available on your country or region, and follow the on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. 1 ...
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... press the power button. ● If the display is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the Imagepad. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is closed, open the display. ...9679; Press a key on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Setting power options 17 When Sleep is in the Sleep state or in Windows® Control Panel. When the computer exits...
... press the power button. ● If the display is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the Imagepad. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is closed, open the display. ...9679; Press a key on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Setting power options 17 When Sleep is in the Sleep state or in Windows® Control Panel. When the computer exits...
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... taskbar. ● Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Viewing the current power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area,... is running on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at...
... taskbar. ● Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Viewing the current power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area,... is running on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at...
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... are available: ● Power saver ● HP Recommended ● High performance To start Power Manager when Windows is running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Manager. Select Start > Control Panel > System... instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) Power Manager allows you to select a power plan to create...or change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your changes. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 19 Select a power plan, and then click ...
... are available: ● Power saver ● HP Recommended ● High performance To start Power Manager when Windows is running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Manager. Select Start > Control Panel > System... instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) Power Manager allows you to select a power plan to create...or change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your changes. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 19 Select a power plan, and then click ...
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...power, the computer runs on AC power. If the computer contains a charged battery and is automatically decreased to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power...icon in the computer. NOTE: When you use while on battery power. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper...
...power, the computer runs on AC power. If the computer contains a charged battery and is automatically decreased to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power...icon in the computer. NOTE: When you use while on battery power. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper...
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...following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved... information. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, refer to the Getting Started guide. - Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in this section describes the alerts ...
...following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved... information. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, refer to the Getting Started guide. - Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in this section describes the alerts ...
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...WARNING! WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use settings through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device. Using a factory-sealed battery IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to a CD, a DVD, or a BD (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter ● When...source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any of your battery, or if the battery is preinstalled and sealed at the factory. Exit Hibernation by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks ...
...WARNING! WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use settings through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device. Using a factory-sealed battery IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to a CD, a DVD, or a BD (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter ● When...source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any of your battery, or if the battery is preinstalled and sealed at the factory. Exit Hibernation by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks ...
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... you are not adjusted beyond your computer's default cooling settings. When HP CoolSense is automatically decreased to save battery life. Using HP CoolSense (select models only) 23 Contact HP Customer Support for information on the move or when lounging around the house, HP CoolSense helps deliver the optimum level of comfort by automatically adjusting performance...
... you are not adjusted beyond your computer's default cooling settings. When HP CoolSense is automatically decreased to save battery life. Using HP CoolSense (select models only) 23 Contact HP Customer Support for information on the move or when lounging around the house, HP CoolSense helps deliver the optimum level of comfort by automatically adjusting performance...
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... label the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or...carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. ...
... label the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or...carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. ...
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...number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives To run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature ...display closed while the computer is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Connect the computer to your computer. Follow the on the hard drive...
...number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives To run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature ...display closed while the computer is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Connect the computer to your computer. Follow the on the hard drive...
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... not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the following Note. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. A short time after... a change in status, you move the computer, HP recommends that a drive in the primary...
... not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the following Note. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. A short time after... a change in status, you move the computer, HP recommends that a drive in the primary...
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... CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. Identify the BIOS update that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). You...
... CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. Identify the BIOS update that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). You...
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... in test-This test repeats the start-up test and checks for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f2. 2. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the screen, press esc. While ...instructions. Using System Diagnostics 53 If the test detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the hard drive. Depending on or restart the computer. You can also view system information and error...
... in test-This test repeats the start-up test and checks for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f2. 2. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the screen, press esc. While ...instructions. Using System Diagnostics 53 If the test detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the hard drive. Depending on or restart the computer. You can also view system information and error...
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...33 antivirus software, using 44 audio functions, checking 12 B battery conserving power 22 discharging 20 displaying remaining charge 20 factory-sealed 22 low battery levels 21 Battery Check 20 battery information, finding 20 battery power 20 BIOS determining version 51 downloading an update 52 ... wired network 7 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 22 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 17, 21 critical security updates, installing 45 CyberLink PowerDVD 15 D digital card inserting 24 removing 25 supported formats 24 Disk ...
...33 antivirus software, using 44 audio functions, checking 12 B battery conserving power 22 discharging 20 displaying remaining charge 20 factory-sealed 22 low battery levels 21 Battery Check 20 battery information, finding 20 battery power 20 BIOS determining version 51 downloading an update 52 ... wired network 7 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 22 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 17, 21 critical security updates, installing 45 CyberLink PowerDVD 15 D digital card inserting 24 removing 25 supported formats 24 Disk ...
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... Protection 34 HDMI configuring audio 15 HDMI port, connecting 14 Hibernation exiting 17 initiated during critical battery level 21 initiating 17 high-definition devices, connecting 14, 15 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 23 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 34 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 9 hubs 28 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical security updates 45 optional...
... Protection 34 HDMI configuring audio 15 HDMI port, connecting 14 Hibernation exiting 17 initiated during critical battery level 21 initiating 17 high-definition devices, connecting 14, 15 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 23 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 34 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 9 hubs 28 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical security updates 45 optional...
Getting Started (2D Models Only)
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... or on 29 Navigating ...30 Selecting ...30 Using Imagepad gestures 30 Scrolling 31 Pinching/Zooming 31 Rotating 32 Flicking 32 5 Maintenance ...33 Using a factory-sealed battery ...33 Replacing or upgrading the hard drives 34 Removing and installing the primary hard drive 34 Removing the primary hard drive 34 Installing the primary...
... or on 29 Navigating ...30 Selecting ...30 Using Imagepad gestures 30 Scrolling 31 Pinching/Zooming 31 Rotating 32 Flicking 32 5 Maintenance ...33 Using a factory-sealed battery ...33 Replacing or upgrading the hard drives 34 Removing and installing the primary hard drive 34 Removing the primary hard drive 34 Installing the primary...
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... chapter: ● What's new ● Finding information Before you set up and register your computer. Discover the software that is important to begin charging the battery, and then follow the on page 25. 4. After you set up your computer on page 11 and Keyboard and pointing devices on -screen instructions. Create...
... chapter: ● What's new ● Finding information Before you set up and register your computer. Discover the software that is important to begin charging the battery, and then follow the on page 25. 4. After you set up your computer on page 11 and Keyboard and pointing devices on -screen instructions. Create...
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... system in the notification area, at the far right of wireless-enabled speakers or other wireless technologies. To access HP Wireless Audio Manager, do one of the following: ▲ Right-click the HP Wireless Audio icon in your home that the wireless device is turned on (the wireless light on... Audio helps you set of the task bar, and then click Launch Manager. NOTE: If you are concerned about battery life, disable HP Wireless Audio when you start HP Wireless Audio Manager, be compatible with other audio devices. To re-enable the software, right-click the icon in the notification ...
... system in the notification area, at the far right of wireless-enabled speakers or other wireless technologies. To access HP Wireless Audio Manager, do one of the following: ▲ Right-click the HP Wireless Audio icon in your home that the wireless device is turned on (the wireless light on... Audio helps you set of the task bar, and then click Launch Manager. NOTE: If you are concerned about battery life, disable HP Wireless Audio when you start HP Wireless Audio Manager, be compatible with other audio devices. To re-enable the software, right-click the icon in the notification ...
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... may be higher than it may need to close all programs before switching. When you switch between graphics modes The computer is equipped with HP CoolSense on. For details about using the wireless adapter, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To open Intel Wireless Display, select Start ...computer wireless feature must be turned on , follow these steps: 1. Switching between AC and battery power, you switch from battery power to AC power, the computer can switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can switch back to the high-performance mode. Conversely, when you are...
... may be higher than it may need to close all programs before switching. When you switch between graphics modes The computer is equipped with HP CoolSense on. For details about using the wireless adapter, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To open Intel Wireless Display, select Start ...computer wireless feature must be turned on , follow these steps: 1. Switching between AC and battery power, you switch from battery power to AC power, the computer can switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can switch back to the high-performance mode. Conversely, when you are...