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... when no power source is available 47 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 47 Storing a user-replaceable battery 47 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 48 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 48 Running on external AC power ...48 Troubleshooting power problems 49 HP CoolSense (select models only 49 Refreshing your software content with...
... when no power source is available 47 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 47 Storing a user-replaceable battery 47 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 48 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 48 Running on external AC power ...48 Troubleshooting power problems 49 HP CoolSense (select models only 49 Refreshing your software content with...
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... Warranty* ● Specific warranty information about this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. For countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you request a printed...
... Warranty* ● Specific warranty information about this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. For countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you request a printed...
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...) jack/Audio-in (microphone). Also connects an optional headset microphone. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports..., or a television audio cable. Releases the optical drive disc tray ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
...) jack/Audio-in (microphone). Also connects an optional headset microphone. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports..., or a television audio cable. Releases the optical drive disc tray ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
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Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Vents (4) Battery bay Battery release latch Description Provides superior bass sound. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Releases the battery. 14 Chapter 2 Getting to cool internal components. Holds the battery. Enable airflow to know your computer
Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Vents (4) Battery bay Battery release latch Description Provides superior bass sound. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Releases the battery. 14 Chapter 2 Getting to cool internal components. Holds the battery. Enable airflow to know your computer
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... of the countries or regions in this information available when you contact support. The service label is located in the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. Wireless certification labels are located in the... battery bay. 16 Chapter 2 Getting to the computer provide information you may need this information when traveling internationally. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number ...
... of the countries or regions in this information available when you contact support. The service label is located in the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. Wireless certification labels are located in the... battery bay. 16 Chapter 2 Getting to the computer provide information you may need this information when traveling internationally. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number ...
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... devices connected to support. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on . NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off or on both the computer and the monitor. Pressing the Windows key again will return you to quickly return to quickly access...
... devices connected to support. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on . NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off or on both the computer and the monitor. Pressing the Windows key again will return you to quickly return to quickly access...
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...you want to initiate Hibernation manually, you to resume your work is in the Sleep state or in the Sleep state when running on battery power or on page 44. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any key, activate the TouchPad, or press... Microsoft® Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation. ● Sleep-The Sleep state is only running on battery power or on either battery power or external power. You can balance computer performance with power conservation. Your computer supports power plans to manage how your computer...
...you want to initiate Hibernation manually, you to resume your work is in the Sleep state or in the Sleep state when running on battery power or on page 44. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any key, activate the TouchPad, or press... Microsoft® Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation. ● Sleep-The Sleep state is only running on battery power or on either battery power or external power. You can balance computer performance with power conservation. Your computer supports power plans to manage how your computer...
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...click Create or change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select an item from HP. The icon also reveals a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Using the power meter and power settings 45 In the left pane, click Require a ...password on the Windows desktop, point over the power meter icon. ● To use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the list. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining...
...click Create or change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select an item from HP. The icon also reveals a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Using the power meter and power settings 45 In the left pane, click Require a ...password on the Windows desktop, point over the power meter icon. ● To use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the list. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining...
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... computer through Windows before removing the battery. 1. Finding battery information To monitor the status of information. To access battery information, from the computer. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity...
... computer through Windows before removing the battery. 1. Finding battery information To monitor the status of information. To access battery information, from the computer. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity...
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... the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Running on battery power 47 A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer...
... the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Running on battery power 47 A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer...
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...adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not dispose of a user-replaceable battery WARNING! To access this guide, from HP. WARNING! Connect the computer to external AC power under any of fire or burns, do not short external contacts; ...you connect the computer to external AC power: ● The battery begins to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User...
...adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not dispose of a user-replaceable battery WARNING! To access this guide, from HP. WARNING! Connect the computer to external AC power under any of fire or burns, do not short external contacts; ...you connect the computer to external AC power: ● The battery begins to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User...
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...power lights are secure and the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Smart Connect then updates the content for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Troubleshooting power problems ...steps: ▲ From the Start screen, type cool, select Settings, and then select HP CoolSense. Refreshing your software content with HP CoolSense on. HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not detected and the performance and fan options remain ...
...power lights are secure and the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Smart Connect then updates the content for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Troubleshooting power problems ...steps: ▲ From the Start screen, type cool, select Settings, and then select HP CoolSense. Refreshing your software content with HP CoolSense on. HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not detected and the performance and fan options remain ...
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... the Power icon, and then tap Shut down. - Shut down command. Swipe from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 50 Chapter 6 Managing power If the computer is to use the Windows Shut down the computer under any of the screen. 3. Be sure ...to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in Hibernation...
... the Power icon, and then tap Shut down. - Shut down command. Swipe from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 50 Chapter 6 Managing power If the computer is to use the Windows Shut down the computer under any of the screen. 3. Be sure ...to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in Hibernation...
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... is sensitive to vibration. ● Make sure you have installed the latest software updates for best performance of your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of new BD movie releases. A double-sided DVD can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc. The CyberLink PowerDVD ... formats are available: ◦ CD-Recordable (CD-R), which allows the computer to read information and to the CD. it cannot be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the CD. The DVDs can only read or store large amounts of ...
... is sensitive to vibration. ● Make sure you have installed the latest software updates for best performance of your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of new BD movie releases. A double-sided DVD can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc. The CyberLink PowerDVD ... formats are available: ◦ CD-Recordable (CD-R), which allows the computer to read information and to the CD. it cannot be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the CD. The DVDs can only read or store large amounts of ...
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... packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive to media. ● If a drive must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with magnetic fields include airport walk-through the operating system. ●... the connector pins on a removable drive or on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer gets older, you can drastically improve the performance of power, be mailed, place the drive in optimal condition...
... packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive to media. ● If a drive must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with magnetic fields include airport walk-through the operating system. ●... the connector pins on a removable drive or on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer gets older, you can drastically improve the performance of power, be mailed, place the drive in optimal condition...
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...Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. See Handling drives on page 45). Remove the hard drive: 1. ● Do not type on , and then...move the computer while an optical drive is sensitive to a disc. Unplug the power cord from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on page 59 for specific precautions when handling drives. Loosen the service door screw (1), lift the service door (2), and then remove it...
...Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. See Handling drives on page 45). Remove the hard drive: 1. ● Do not type on , and then...move the computer while an optical drive is sensitive to a disc. Unplug the power cord from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on page 59 for specific precautions when handling drives. Loosen the service door screw (1), lift the service door (2), and then remove it...
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... computer upside down the computer. To install a hard drive, reverse this procedure. Save your computer Unplug the power cord from the hard drive. 4. Remove the battery from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on page 59 for specific precautions when handling drives.
... computer upside down the computer. To install a hard drive, reverse this procedure. Save your computer Unplug the power cord from the hard drive. 4. Remove the battery from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on page 59 for specific precautions when handling drives.
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... means data on your drive is running on the hard drive become fragmented. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of the following ... hard drive bay. Hard drives connected to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. To install a hard drive, reverse this , the hard drive 64 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer over time, the files on battery power. NOTE: After removing the hard drive from the hard drive. ...
... means data on your drive is running on the hard drive become fragmented. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of the following ... hard drive bay. Hard drives connected to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. To install a hard drive, reverse this , the hard drive 64 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer over time, the files on battery power. NOTE: After removing the hard drive from the hard drive. ...
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...system can safely delete to free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in your computer's performance. HP recommends defragmenting your work . Connect the computer to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all your work easily, like your ...Before beginning any procedure, ensure that you have in one of the computer can defragment your memory isn't big enough to hold all batteries before installing a memory module. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can be upgraded by ...
...system can safely delete to free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in your computer's performance. HP recommends defragmenting your work . Connect the computer to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all your work easily, like your ...Before beginning any procedure, ensure that you have in one of the computer can defragment your memory isn't big enough to hold all batteries before installing a memory module. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can be upgraded by ...
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... memory module. Pull away the retention clips (1) on by pressing the power button. If you are identical. Save your computer Remove the battery from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on a flat surface. 5. The memory module tilts up. 66 Chapter 8 Maintaining your work and shut down the computer through the operating...
... memory module. Pull away the retention clips (1) on by pressing the power button. If you are identical. Save your computer Remove the battery from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on a flat surface. 5. The memory module tilts up. 66 Chapter 8 Maintaining your work and shut down the computer through the operating...