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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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.... For 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 off. NOTE: A charging USB port (also referred to charge connected USB devices...
.... For 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 off. NOTE: A charging USB port (also referred to charge connected USB devices...
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... radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on or off this key in combination with either the esc key, b key, or the spacebar. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off . f12 Turns the wireless feature on (select models only). NOTE: A wireless network must be set up or down the key. To use...
... radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on or off this key in combination with either the esc key, b key, or the spacebar. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off . f12 Turns the wireless feature on (select models only). NOTE: A wireless network must be set up or down the key. To use...
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Your computer supports power plans to monitor and conserve the battery charge. 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. 6 Managing power Your computer can balance computer performance with power conservation. 35
Your computer supports power plans to monitor and conserve the battery charge. 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. 6 Managing power Your computer can balance computer performance with power conservation. 35
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... arrow next to resume quickly from or writing to initiate Sleep after a specific period of inactivity when the computer is running on battery power or on whether the computer is saved to resume your work faster than when you cannot manually initiate Hibernation. If the computer... is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. With the computer on battery or external power. ◦ When the battery reaches a critical level. If Rapid Start Technology is initiated, press ...
... arrow next to resume quickly from or writing to initiate Sleep after a specific period of inactivity when the computer is running on battery power or on whether the computer is saved to resume your work faster than when you cannot manually initiate Hibernation. If the computer... is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. With the computer on battery or external power. ◦ When the battery reaches a critical level. If Rapid Start Technology is initiated, press ...
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... on and the computer returns to the screen. Power settings and timeouts can be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Because Hibernation is running on battery power or on wakeup, you must enter your computer to prompt for a password when exiting Sleep or Hibernation, follow the onscreen...
... on and the computer returns to the screen. Power settings and timeouts can be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Because Hibernation is running on battery power or on wakeup, you must enter your computer to prompt for a password when exiting Sleep or Hibernation, follow the onscreen...
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... external 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 Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the Power Meter icon and select an item from the list. The battery icon displays a message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. 38 Chapter 6 Managing power
... external 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 Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the Power Meter icon and select an item from the list. 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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... the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled, and the computer is the sole power source for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Turn off ...computer is not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to the computer, and other factors. The battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off wireless devices when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external ...
... the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled, and the computer is the sole power source for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Turn off ...computer is not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to the computer, and other factors. The battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off wireless devices when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external ...
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... to external power with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is connected to AC power, see the Setup Instructions provided in the notification area changes appearance. ...When charging 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 AC...
... to external power with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is connected to AC power, see the Setup Instructions provided in the notification area changes appearance. ...When charging 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 AC...
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... a fast computer and by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of your computer by running on battery power. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by performing regular maintenance tasks, using tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup...while the computer is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in the secondary hard drive bay are not covered by HP 3D DriveGuard. 8 Maintaining your computer It is running tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you might consider installing ...
... a fast computer and by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of your computer by running on battery power. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by performing regular maintenance tasks, using tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup...while the computer is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in the secondary hard drive bay are not covered by HP 3D DriveGuard. 8 Maintaining your computer It is running tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you might consider installing ...
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... Utility (BIOS). 2. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your hard drive where the BIOS update is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. The...
... Utility (BIOS). 2. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your hard drive where the BIOS update is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. The...
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...adapter problems Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as an accessory from HP. To check the recording functions... select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 2. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Connect an AC adapter. ● Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ● Connect an...
...adapter problems Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as an accessory from HP. To check the recording functions... select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 2. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Connect an AC adapter. ● Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ● Connect an...
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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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low battery level 73 troubleshooting; power management 73 troubleshooting; wireless connection 70 turning off the computer 43 U unresponsive system 43 USB 3.0 port, identifying 21 USB 3.0 ports identifying 6 ... traveling with the computer 13, 51 Troubleshooting and support 69 troubleshooting; audio functions 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 system recovery 64 system restore points...
low battery level 73 troubleshooting; power management 73 troubleshooting; wireless connection 70 turning off the computer 43 U unresponsive system 43 USB 3.0 port, identifying 21 USB 3.0 ports identifying 6 ... traveling with the computer 13, 51 Troubleshooting and support 69 troubleshooting; audio functions 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 system recovery 64 system restore points...