User Guide - Windows 8
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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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...To access Help and Support, 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. Worldwide support ● Online chat with the user guides on your...To get support in the box. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your language, go / orderdocuments. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to the addresses above. For worldwide support, go to information and troubleshooting tips. Limited Warranty* ● Specific ...
...To access Help and Support, 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. Worldwide support ● Online chat with the user guides on your...To get support in the box. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your language, go / orderdocuments. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to the addresses above. For worldwide support, go to information and troubleshooting tips. Limited Warranty* ● Specific ...
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... (microphone). This jack does not support optional microphone-only devices. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. 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 Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. Also ...
... (microphone). This jack does not support optional microphone-only devices. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. 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 Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. Also ...
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It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Holds the battery. Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to know your computer Releases the battery. 14 Chapter 2 Getting to cool internal components and prevent overheating. 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. Holds the battery. Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to know your computer Releases the battery. 14 Chapter 2 Getting to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Vents (4) Battery bay Battery release latch Description Provides superior bass sound.
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... label or labels-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in the battery bay. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system ...● Service label-Provides important information, including the following: NOTE: Your label may look slightly different from the illustration in the battery bay. 16 Chapter 2 Getting to the computer provide information you may need when you contact support. The labels are located in ...
... label or labels-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in the battery bay. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system ...● Service label-Provides important information, including the following: NOTE: Your label may look slightly different from the illustration in the battery bay. 16 Chapter 2 Getting to the computer provide information you may need when you contact support. The labels are located in ...
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... keys and key combinations. NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your computer. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off or on. To use an action key function, press and hold down the key. f6 Mutes or restores speaker sound. 40 Chapter...
... keys and key combinations. NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your computer. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off or on. To use an action key function, press and hold down the key. f6 Mutes or restores speaker sound. 40 Chapter...
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... degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power or when the battery reaches a critical level. 6 Managing power Your computer can operate on battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the...Hibernation-The Hibernation state is important to resume your work is in the Sleep state or in the Sleep state when running on either battery power or external power. Your computer supports power plans to manage how your computer uses and conserves power so that you to monitor ...
... degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power or when the battery reaches a critical level. 6 Managing power Your computer can operate on battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the...Hibernation-The Hibernation state is important to resume your work is in the Sleep state or in the Sleep state when running on either battery power or external power. Your computer supports power plans to manage how your computer uses and conserves power so that you to monitor ...
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... 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. To reduce potential safety issues, use Power Options, or to change a user account... meter and power settings The power meter is off and unplugged from HP. The battery in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on battery power When a charged battery is in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is located on...
... 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. To reduce potential safety issues, use Power Options, or to change a user account... meter and power settings The power meter is off and unplugged from HP. The battery in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on battery power When a charged battery is in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is located on...
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... 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 Conserving battery power Tips for the computer can cause loss of information. To access battery information, from the computer. To prevent loss of information, save...
... 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 Conserving battery power Tips for the computer can cause loss of information. To access battery information, from the computer. To prevent loss of information, save...
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... it separately in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for extended periods of damage...
... it separately in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for extended periods of damage...
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... 48 Chapter 6 Managing power To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer 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 guides...provided with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. If the battery is connected to the HP website for proper battery disposal. To reduce the risk of a user-replaceable battery WARNING! Running on external AC power For information on computers with internal hard ...
... 48 Chapter 6 Managing power To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer 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 guides...provided with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. If the battery is connected to the HP website for proper battery disposal. To reduce the risk of a user-replaceable battery WARNING! Running on external AC power For information on computers with internal hard ...
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.... To test the AC adapter: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it would be replaced. HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not in the Sleep state, Intel® Smart Connect Technology periodically causes the computer... to keep the surface temperature of your software content with HP CoolSense on. HP CoolSense (select models only) 49 Remove the battery from the Start screen, type smart, and then select Intel® Smart Connect Technology. When HP CoolSense is off, the position of the computer is not...
.... To test the AC adapter: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it would be replaced. HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not in the Sleep state, Intel® Smart Connect Technology periodically causes the computer... to keep the surface temperature of your software content with HP CoolSense on. HP CoolSense (select models only) 49 Remove the battery from the Start screen, type smart, and then select Intel® Smart Connect Technology. When HP CoolSense is off, the position of the computer is not...
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... work and close all open programs. 2. The Shut down . Swipe from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 50 Chapter 6 Managing power If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a... preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to use the Windows Shut down computer is to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutting down the computer. From the Start...
... work and close all open programs. 2. The Shut down . Swipe from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 50 Chapter 6 Managing power If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a... preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to use the Windows Shut down computer is to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutting down the computer. From the Start...
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... than the other optical discs and they can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc. The CyberLink PowerDVD program will request an update to 17 GB. NOTE: If the card is not ejected, pull the card out of new BD movie releases. Use these tips for the drive. ●...; DVD-Recordable (DVD-R or DVD+R), which allows you have installed the latest software updates for best performance of your optical drive: ● When the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to the CD. Information on the CD. Information on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is...
... than the other optical discs and they can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc. The CyberLink PowerDVD program will request an update to 17 GB. NOTE: If the card is not ejected, pull the card out of new BD movie releases. Use these tips for the drive. ●...; DVD-Recordable (DVD-R or DVD+R), which allows you have installed the latest software updates for best performance of your optical drive: ● When the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to the CD. Information on the CD. Information on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is...
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... is the only source of power, be sure that check carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. ● Do not use X-rays instead of your computer in... keep your computer by running tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. Improving performance 59 Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is important to perform regular maintenance to magnetic fields.
... is the only source of power, be sure that check carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. ● Do not use X-rays instead of your computer in... keep your computer by running tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. Improving performance 59 Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is important to perform regular maintenance to magnetic fields.
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... the computer while an optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that must be handled with care. Do not drop... an unresponsive system: Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on a flat surface. 5. Loosen the service door screw (1), lift the service door (2), and then remove it (3). 60 Chapter 8 Maintaining your work and...
... the computer while an optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that must be handled with care. Do not drop... an unresponsive system: Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on a flat surface. 5. Loosen the service door screw (1), lift the service door (2), and then remove it (3). 60 Chapter 8 Maintaining your work and...
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... whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it to the computer. 3. Remove the battery from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on a flat surface. 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes.
... whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it to the computer. 3. Remove the battery from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on a flat surface. 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes.
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... drive, reverse this , the hard drive 64 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer over time, the files on battery power. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by HP 3D DriveGuard. Using Disk Defragmenter As you must remove the hard drive bracket to normal operation. 3. A...the display closed while the computer is not contiguous (sequential) and, because of the hard drive bay. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. A fragmented drive means data on your drive is running on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: Hard ...
... drive, reverse this , the hard drive 64 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer over time, the files on battery power. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by HP 3D DriveGuard. Using Disk Defragmenter As you must remove the hard drive bracket to normal operation. 3. A...the display closed while the computer is not contiguous (sequential) and, because of the hard drive bay. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. A fragmented drive means data on your drive is running on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: Hard ...
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... For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Improving performance 65 works harder to locate files, thus slowing down . HP recommends defragmenting your memory isn't big enough to expand the amount of the memory module slots. You may take more efficiently. Connect...and help improve your computer. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can damage electronic components. Your computer is to hold all batteries before installing a memory module. A great solution to AC power. 2. The computer has two memory module slots. The memory ...
... For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Improving performance 65 works harder to locate files, thus slowing down . HP recommends defragmenting your memory isn't big enough to expand the amount of the memory module slots. You may take more efficiently. Connect...and help improve your computer. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can damage electronic components. Your computer is to hold all batteries before installing a memory module. A great solution to AC power. 2. The computer has two memory module slots. The memory ...
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... computer. 7. Do not remove a memory module while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Remove the service door from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on page 45). 6. The memory module tilts up. 66 Chapter 8 Maintaining your work and shut down the computer before adding or replacing memory modules. To...
... computer. 7. Do not remove a memory module while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Remove the service door from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on page 45). 6. The memory module tilts up. 66 Chapter 8 Maintaining your work and shut down the computer before adding or replacing memory modules. To...