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... when no power source is available 45 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 45 Storing a user-replaceable battery 45 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 45 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 46 Running on external AC power ...46 Troubleshooting power problems 46 HP CoolSense (select models only 47 Refreshing your software content with...
... when no power source is available 45 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 45 Storing a user-replaceable battery 45 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 45 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 46 Running on external AC power ...46 Troubleshooting power problems 46 HP CoolSense (select models only 47 Refreshing your software content with...
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... the box. To access 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. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy ● Asia ...write to your product located with Windows® 8. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 When you may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in printed format, you request a printed copy of computer setup and features. Guidelines for posture and work habits that ...
... the box. To access 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. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy ● Asia ...write to your product located with Windows® 8. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 When you may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in printed format, you request a printed copy of computer setup and features. Guidelines for posture and work habits that ...
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... see Using a USB device on page 49 Connects a network cable. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance. Connects an ... of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the network. ● 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 occurring on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
... see Using a USB device on page 49 Connects a network cable. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance. Connects an ... of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the network. ● 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 occurring on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
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... module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Service door Battery bay Vents (3) Battery cover release latch HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Speakers (2) Description Provides access to cool internal components. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support...
... module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Service door Battery bay Vents (3) Battery cover release latch HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Speakers (2) Description Provides access to cool internal components. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support...
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... when traveling internationally. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are in the battery bay. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or... label may need when you contact support. Labels The labels affixed to know your computer. The service label is located in the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. You may look slightly different from the illustration in...
... when traveling internationally. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are in the battery bay. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or... label may need when you contact support. Labels The labels affixed to know your computer. The service label is located in the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. You may look slightly different from the illustration in...
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... function, press and hold down the key. You can disable this feature. This action key can prevent the computer from operating properly. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off or on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. f7 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as...
... function, press and hold down the key. You can disable this feature. This action key can prevent the computer from operating properly. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off or on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. f7 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as...
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... Sleep and Hibernation. ● Sleep-The Sleep state is automatically initiated after a period of inactivity while in the Sleep state when running on battery power or on page 42. For more information, see Initiating and exiting Sleep on external power. In the Hibernation state, your work . Intel...and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is enabled by default. See Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation on external power or ...
... Sleep and Hibernation. ● Sleep-The Sleep state is automatically initiated after a period of inactivity while in the Sleep state when running on battery power or on page 42. For more information, see Initiating and exiting Sleep on external power. In the Hibernation state, your work . Intel...and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is enabled by default. See Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation on external power or ...
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... meter and power settings The power meter is off and unplugged from HP. The icon also reveals a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. If the computer has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter is running 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 external power. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is disconnected from the list....
... meter and power settings The power meter is off and unplugged from HP. The icon also reveals a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. If the computer has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter is running 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 external power. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is disconnected from the list....
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..., the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity Conserving battery power Tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on a flat surface. 2. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. HP Support Assistant provides the following behavior occurs...
..., the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity Conserving battery power Tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on a flat surface. 2. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. HP Support Assistant provides the following behavior occurs...
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... unsaved information. ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to storage. To access this guide, from HP. If the capacity is on or in fire or water. See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for...purchased as an accessory from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. If a computer will be checked every 6 months. Disposing of damage to a battery, do not short external contacts; Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button...
... unsaved information. ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to storage. To access this guide, from HP. If the capacity is on or in fire or water. See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for...purchased as an accessory from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. If a computer will be checked every 6 months. Disposing of damage to a battery, do not short external contacts; Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button...
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...For information on connecting to AC power, refer to the Setup Instructions poster provided in HP Support Assistant notifies you connect the computer to external AC power: ● The battery begins to a disc (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter on ...AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness automatically decreases to the HP website for more information about ordering a replacement battery. When you to save battery life. ● The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance...
...For information on connecting to AC power, refer to the Setup Instructions poster provided in HP Support Assistant notifies you connect the computer to external AC power: ● The battery begins to a disc (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter on ...AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness automatically decreases to the HP website for more information about ordering a replacement battery. When you to save battery life. ● The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance...
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...programs, including the operating system, and then turns off or on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. To turn on . Remove the battery from the Start screen, type smart, and then select Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Smart Connect then updates the content for information ... and the connection from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to save your work before shutting down the computer. HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not functioning and should be replaced. Refreshing your computer at the factory setting...
...programs, including the operating system, and then turns off or on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. To turn on . Remove the battery from the Start screen, type smart, and then select Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Smart Connect then updates the content for information ... and the connection from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to save your work before shutting down the computer. HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not functioning and should be replaced. Refreshing your computer at the factory setting...
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... and close all open programs. 2. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video ... from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 48 Chapter 6 Managing power If the computer is possible by holding down the power button, the recommended procedure to shut down computer is...
... and close all open programs. 2. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video ... from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 48 Chapter 6 Managing power If the computer is possible by holding down the power button, the recommended procedure to shut down computer is...
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...the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not damage drives. ● Remove media from a drive before writing to a disc. It also provides ...touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. ● Do not use X-rays instead of power, be sure that the battery is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE."...
...the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not damage drives. ● Remove media from a drive before writing to a disc. It also provides ...touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. ● Do not use X-rays instead of power, be sure that the battery is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE."...
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... off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 43). Unplug the power cord from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on , and then shut it (3). Loosen the service door screw (1), lift the service door (2), and then remove it down the computer. Remove the...
... off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 43). Unplug the power cord from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on , and then shut it (3). Loosen the service door screw (1), lift the service door (2), and then remove it down the computer. Remove the...
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... on the hard drive become fragmented. Improving performance 55 You may take more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your computer over time, the files on battery power. Hard drives connected to locate files, thus slowing down the computer. From the Start...
... on the hard drive become fragmented. Improving performance 55 You may take more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your computer over time, the files on battery power. Hard drives connected to locate files, thus slowing down the computer. From the Start...
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... of memory you store your memory isn't big enough to hold all external devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. The computer has two memory module slots. NOTE: To use a dual-... memory module. Your computer is like a desk overflowing with a second memory module, be upgraded by pressing the power button. Save your physical work . Remove the battery from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on a flat surface. 5. If you work area.
... of memory you store your memory isn't big enough to hold all external devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. The computer has two memory module slots. NOTE: To use a dual-... memory module. Your computer is like a desk overflowing with a second memory module, be upgraded by pressing the power button. Save your physical work . Remove the battery from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on a flat surface. 5. If you work area.
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... . Technology is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer Go to http://www.hp.com/support to the latest versions. 9. Updates can permanently damage the surface of HP programs and drivers. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your programs and drivers on the computer. Without the latest..., dust and dirt particles can build up , and then reconnect external power and external devices. 12. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer and external devices helps keep them in good working condition. Replace the...
... . Technology is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer Go to http://www.hp.com/support to the latest versions. 9. Updates can permanently damage the surface of HP programs and drivers. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your programs and drivers on the computer. Without the latest..., dust and dirt particles can build up , and then reconnect external power and external devices. 12. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer and external devices helps keep them in good working condition. Replace the...
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...download and installation, follow these steps: a. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for example, filename.exe). Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS...path you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Follow the on your computer. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an ....
...download and installation, follow these steps: a. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for example, filename.exe). Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS...path you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Follow the on your computer. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an ....
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... storing 45 battery cover release latch 13 battery cover, identifying 13 battery information, finding 44 battery power 43 battery temperature 45 Beats Audio 23, 40 hot key 23 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 BIOS determining version 66 downloading an update 67 updating 66 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager...
... storing 45 battery cover release latch 13 battery cover, identifying 13 battery information, finding 44 battery power 43 battery temperature 45 Beats Audio 23, 40 hot key 23 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 BIOS determining version 66 downloading an update 67 updating 66 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager...