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...Using the power meter ...38 Selecting a power plan ...39 Running on battery power ...40 Finding battery information 40 Conserving battery power 40 Identifying low battery levels 40 Running on external power ...41 HP CoolSense (select models only 42 Refreshing your software content (select models only...a powered USB device 45 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 46 8 Maintaining your computer ...47 Improving performance ...47 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 47 Using Disk Defragmenter 48 Using Disk Cleanup ...48 Updating programs and drivers ...49 Cleaning your computer...
...Using the power meter ...38 Selecting a power plan ...39 Running on battery power ...40 Finding battery information 40 Conserving battery power 40 Identifying low battery levels 40 Running on external power ...41 HP CoolSense (select models only 42 Refreshing your software content (select models only...a powered USB device 45 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 46 8 Maintaining your computer ...47 Improving performance ...47 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 47 Using Disk Defragmenter 48 Using Disk Cleanup ...48 Updating programs and drivers ...49 Cleaning your computer...
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Wireless connection problems 70 Cannot connect to a WLAN 70 Cannot connect to a preferred network 70 Current network security codes are unavailable 71 WLAN connection is very weak 72 Cannot connect to the wireless router 72 Network status icon is not displayed 72 Audio problems ...73 Power management problems 73 Resolving a low battery level 73 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 73 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 73 Contacting support ...74 14 Electrostatic Discharge ...75 Index ...76 ix
Wireless connection problems 70 Cannot connect to a WLAN 70 Cannot connect to a preferred network 70 Current network security codes are unavailable 71 WLAN connection is very weak 72 Cannot connect to the wireless router 72 Network status icon is not displayed 72 Audio problems ...73 Power management problems 73 Resolving a low battery level 73 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 73 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 73 Contacting support ...74 14 Electrostatic Discharge ...75 Index ...76 ix
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... additional safety information, see Using a USB device on page 44. ● 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 designed to act as a powered USB port) allows you to charge connected USB...
... additional safety information, see Using a USB device on page 44. ● 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 designed to act as a powered USB port) allows you to charge connected USB...
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... or disables the Beats Audio bass settings. Beats Audio is possible. Icon Key Description f5 Turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off . NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off this key in combination with either the esc key, b key, or the spacebar. To switch between low, medium, or high brightness levels...
... or disables the Beats Audio bass settings. Beats Audio is possible. Icon Key Description f5 Turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off . NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off this key in combination with either the esc key, b key, or the spacebar. To switch between low, medium, or high brightness levels...
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Your computer supports power plans to monitor and conserve the battery charge. 6 Managing power Your computer can balance computer performance with power conservation. 35 When the computer is only running on battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is important to manage how your computer uses and conserves power so that you can operate on either battery power or external power.
Your computer supports power plans to monitor and conserve the battery charge. 6 Managing power Your computer can balance computer performance with power conservation. 35 When the computer is only running on battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is important to manage how your computer uses and conserves power so that you can operate on either battery power or external power.
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... select models, the Intel Rapid Start Technology (RST) feature is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any of the following conditions: ◦ After 2 hours of networking connection or perform any key, activate the...period of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from inactivity. Because Hibernation is running on battery power or on battery or external power. ◦ When the battery reaches a critical level. Using Sleep or Hibernation Microsoft Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and ...
... select models, the Intel Rapid Start Technology (RST) feature is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any of the following conditions: ◦ After 2 hours of networking connection or perform any key, activate the...period of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from inactivity. Because Hibernation is running on battery power or on battery or external power. ◦ When the battery reaches a critical level. Using Sleep or Hibernation Microsoft Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and ...
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...computer will return to the screen. Using Sleep or Hibernation 37 Power settings and timeouts can be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. In the left pane, click Require a password on page 36. NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start ...Technology feature is running on battery power or on wakeup, you stopped working . ● Press a key on and the computer returns to the screen where you cannot manually initiate ...
...computer will return to the screen. Using Sleep or Hibernation 37 Power settings and timeouts can be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. In the left pane, click Require a password on page 36. NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start ...Technology feature is running on battery power or on wakeup, you stopped working . ● Press a key on and the computer returns to the screen where you cannot manually initiate ...
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Using the power meter The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the Power Meter icon, at the far right of the taskbar. ● To access ... plan, click the Power Meter icon and select an item from the list. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. The battery icon displays a message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. 38 Chapter 6 Managing power
Using the power meter The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the Power Meter icon, at the far right of the taskbar. ● To access ... plan, click the Power Meter icon and select an item from the list. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. The battery icon displays a message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. 38 Chapter 6 Managing power
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...9679; If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Help and Support to test battery performance ● Information about calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove ... that are not plugged into external power, the computer runs on page 38. NOTE: For additional information about battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. The computer takes ...
...9679; If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Help and Support to test battery performance ● Information about calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove ... that are not plugged into external power, the computer runs on page 38. NOTE: For additional information about battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. The computer takes ...
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...or recovery When you disconnect external power, the following conditions: WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is connected to save battery life. ● The Power Meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. When you connect the ... or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When writing information to a disc (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter on external power 41 Running on computers with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible...
...or recovery When you disconnect external power, the following conditions: WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is connected to save battery life. ● The Power Meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. When you connect the ... or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When writing information to a disc (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter on external power 41 Running on computers with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible...
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...computer gets older, you can drastically improve the performance of your computer. Improving performance 47 Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by running on battery power. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in optimal condition. For more memory. Hard drives connected to USB ports are ...protected by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to keep your computer in the secondary hard drive bay are not covered by...
...computer gets older, you can drastically improve the performance of your computer. Improving performance 47 Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by running on battery power. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in optimal condition. For more memory. Hard drives connected to USB ports are ...protected by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to keep your computer in the secondary hard drive bay are not covered by...
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... the download is downloaded. You will need this path when you are displayed on your computer. Make a note of the path to the location on battery power, docked in Windows) or by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Open Windows Explorer by using the AC adapter. Do not shut down the computer or initiate...
... the download is downloaded. You will need this path when you are displayed on your computer. Make a note of the path to the location on battery power, docked in Windows) or by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Open Windows Explorer by using the AC adapter. Do not shut down the computer or initiate...
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...Recording and speak into the microphone. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Connect an AC adapter. ● Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ●... any sound event, such as an accessory from HP. Power management problems Some possible causes for power management problems include the following: ● Low battery levels ● AC adapter problems Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ● Initiate...
...Recording and speak into the microphone. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Connect an AC adapter. ● Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ●... any sound event, such as an accessory from HP. Power management problems Some possible causes for power management problems include the following: ● Low battery levels ● AC adapter problems Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ● Initiate...
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...) jack 5 audio-out (headphone) jacks 5 B backing up software and information 56 backups 60 bass settings hot key 28 battery conserving power 40 battery information, finding 40 battery power 40 Beats Audio 22, 28 Beats Audio Control Panel 22 Beats Audio hot key 23 best practices 1 BIOS determining version ... external devices 45 F firewall software 55 flicking TouchPad gesture 34 fn key, identifying 11, 28 fun things to do 2 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 47 hard drive light 6 HDMI configuring audio 24 HDMI port, connecting 24 HDMI port, identifying 6, 21 Hibernation exiting 37 initiated during ...
...) jack 5 audio-out (headphone) jacks 5 B backing up software and information 56 backups 60 bass settings hot key 28 battery conserving power 40 battery information, finding 40 battery power 40 Beats Audio 22, 28 Beats Audio Control Panel 22 Beats Audio hot key 23 best practices 1 BIOS determining version ... external devices 45 F firewall software 55 flicking TouchPad gesture 34 fn key, identifying 11, 28 fun things to do 2 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 47 hard drive light 6 HDMI configuring audio 24 HDMI port, connecting 24 HDMI port, identifying 6, 21 Hibernation exiting 37 initiated during ...
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...Utility (BIOS) 54 Windows 53 pinching TouchPad gesture 33 ports HDMI 6, 21, 24 Intel Wireless Display 25 USB 5, 21 USB 3.0 6, 21 power battery 40 conserving 40 power button, identifying 10 power connector, identifying 5 power lights, identifying 6, 9 power meter 38 PowerDVD 25 Product Key 13 product ... 13 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 36 recovering from the recovery discs 65 recovering the original system 64 recovery 64 HP Recovery Manager 64 recovery discs 60 recovery media 60 recovery, system 64 regulatory information regulatory label 13 wireless certification labels 13 restore...
...Utility (BIOS) 54 Windows 53 pinching TouchPad gesture 33 ports HDMI 6, 21, 24 Intel Wireless Display 25 USB 5, 21 USB 3.0 6, 21 power battery 40 conserving 40 power button, identifying 10 power connector, identifying 5 power lights, identifying 6, 9 power meter 38 PowerDVD 25 Product Key 13 product ... 13 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 36 recovering from the recovery discs 65 recovering the original system 64 recovery 64 HP Recovery Manager 64 recovery discs 60 recovery media 60 recovery, system 64 regulatory information regulatory label 13 wireless certification labels 13 restore...
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... button 8, 30 TouchPad zone, identifying 8, 30 traveling with the computer 13, 51 Troubleshooting and support 69 troubleshooting; low battery level 73 troubleshooting; software CyberLink PowerDVD 25 Disk Cleanup 48 Disk Defragmenter 48 HP Connection Manager 15 software updates, installing 55 speakers, identifying 10, 21 supported discs 60 system information hot key 28...
... button 8, 30 TouchPad zone, identifying 8, 30 traveling with the computer 13, 51 Troubleshooting and support 69 troubleshooting; low battery level 73 troubleshooting; software CyberLink PowerDVD 25 Disk Cleanup 48 Disk Defragmenter 48 HP Connection Manager 15 software updates, installing 55 speakers, identifying 10, 21 supported discs 60 system information hot key 28...