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... password protection on wakeup 23 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 24 Using battery power ...24 Finding additional battery information 24 Using Battery Check ...25 Displaying the remaining battery charge 25 Maximizing battery discharge time 25 Managing low battery levels 25 Identifying low battery levels 25 Resolving a low battery level 26 Resolving a low battery level when external power is...
... password protection on wakeup 23 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 24 Using battery power ...24 Finding additional battery information 24 Using Battery Check ...25 Displaying the remaining battery charge 25 Maximizing battery discharge time 25 Managing low battery levels 25 Identifying low battery levels 25 Resolving a low battery level 26 Resolving a low battery level when external power is...
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... worldwide support, go /contactHP. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. This guide is included in the box with your... and Support > User Guides. NOTE: See the poster for computer users. To access this guide on the Web, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for...
... worldwide support, go /contactHP. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. This guide is included in the box with your... and Support > User Guides. NOTE: See the poster for computer users. To access this guide on the Web, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for...
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...and gently press the SIM into the slot until it is inserted incorrectly, it from the slot. 7. If a SIM is firmly seated. Replace the battery. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Shut down the computer. Close the display. 3. Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location...) Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on by pressing the power button. Shut down the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer...
...and gently press the SIM into the slot until it is inserted incorrectly, it from the slot. 7. If a SIM is firmly seated. Replace the battery. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Shut down the computer. Close the display. 3. Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location...) Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on by pressing the power button. Shut down the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer...
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... Chapter 4 Power management Select Start > Shut down . The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved ...
... Chapter 4 Power management Select Start > Shut down . The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved ...
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... the display. ● Press a key on and your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. Your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in ...states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is saved to a hibernation file on , you stopped working. Initiating and exiting Sleep ...
... the display. ● Press a key on and your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. Your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in ...states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is saved to a hibernation file on , you stopped working. Initiating and exiting Sleep ...
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...click Change plan settings. 22 Chapter 4 Power management NOTE: If you have set a password to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start... then select an item from the list. Customizing power plans 1. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the ...
...click Change plan settings. 22 Chapter 4 Power management NOTE: If you have set a password to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start... then select an item from the list. Customizing power plans 1. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the ...
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... predictions in the computer whenever the computer is running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Power Assistant. - For more information, see the Getting Started guide. Using battery power WARNING! Keeping the battery in hypothetical system configurations ● Predefined power profiles ● Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over...
... predictions in the computer whenever the computer is running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Power Assistant. - For more information, see the Getting Started guide. Using battery power WARNING! Keeping the battery in hypothetical system configurations ● Predefined power profiles ● Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over...
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...in the computer. Maximum discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on battery power. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not being used or charged, if the computer ...to external power for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. Using battery power 25 To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to work properly. ...
...in the computer. Maximum discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on battery power. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not being used or charged, if the computer ...to external power for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. Using battery power 25 To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to work properly. ...
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... docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on page 22. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of time. 26 Chapter... 4 Power management Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control...
... docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on page 22. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of time. 26 Chapter... 4 Power management Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control...
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...6 months. To prolong the charge of in the notification area changes appearance. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Replacing a user-replaceable battery (select models only) Battery Check in Help and Support notifies you connect the computer to external AC power, the following conditions:...of fire or burns, do not short external contacts; To reduce the risk of a user-replaceable battery (select models only) WARNING! If the battery is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for more . Using external AC power 27...
...6 months. To prolong the charge of in the notification area changes appearance. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Replacing a user-replaceable battery (select models only) Battery Check in Help and Support notifies you connect the computer to external AC power, the following conditions:...of fire or burns, do not short external contacts; To reduce the risk of a user-replaceable battery (select models only) WARNING! If the battery is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for more . Using external AC power 27...
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... AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following instructions apply to save battery life. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Contact support for information on . ● The power...
... AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following instructions apply to save battery life. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Contact support for information on . ● The power...
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...: 1. NOTE: Dual graphics can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics: ● Performance mode-Runs application with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. AMD Trinity series A6, A8, and A10 APUs support dual graphics. To manage your computer has AMD Radeon dual graphics, it supports only switchable...
...: 1. NOTE: Dual graphics can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics: ● Performance mode-Runs application with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. AMD Trinity series A6, A8, and A10 APUs support dual graphics. To manage your computer has AMD Radeon dual graphics, it supports only switchable...
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...drive or on it down the computer. do not damage drives. 42 Chapter 6 Drives The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it . ● Before...on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sufficiently charged before handling drives. See the following cautions before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ...
...drive or on it down the computer. do not damage drives. 42 Chapter 6 Drives The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it . ● Before...on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sufficiently charged before handling drives. See the following cautions before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ...
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...the display closed while the computer is unnecessary. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation,...as described in the following note. On the Icon in the secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is running on battery power. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on the Alarms tab in the notification area is superimposed over the hard drive icon...
...the display closed while the computer is unnecessary. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation,...as described in the following note. On the Icon in the secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is running on battery power. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on the Alarms tab in the notification area is superimposed over the hard drive icon...
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... download and installation, follow these steps: a. b. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Complete the installation by following the on battery power, docked in this path when you connect your hard drive. Double-click your selection to the hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce...
... download and installation, follow these steps: a. b. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Complete the installation by following the on battery power, docked in this path when you connect your hard drive. Double-click your selection to the hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce...
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... information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Run a diagnostic test on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery (and battery calibration), video memory, and the WLAN module status. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks...
... information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Run a diagnostic test on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery (and battery calibration), video memory, and the WLAN module status. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks...
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...need to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"...When the Startup Menu is displayed in the Advanced System Diagnostics window. NOTE: If you want to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the screen, press esc. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 You can view ...
...need to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"...When the Startup Menu is displayed in the Advanced System Diagnostics window. NOTE: If you want to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the screen, press esc. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 You can view ...
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... external devices. ◦ Remove any media from the drive before removing the drive from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in -flight announcement that tells you when you plan to use is at the discretion of the airline. ● If ... similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not check it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with the computer Security devices with a drive. In-flight computer use the computer during a flight, listen for traveling or ...
... external devices. ◦ Remove any media from the drive before removing the drive from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in -flight announcement that tells you when you plan to use is at the discretion of the airline. ● If ... similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not check it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with the computer Security devices with a drive. In-flight computer use the computer during a flight, listen for traveling or ...
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...DriveLock password entering 55 removing 56 B battery conserving power 26 discharging 25 displaying remaining charge 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading...existing wireless network 5 wired network 9 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 40 conservation, power 26 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 21, 26 critical updates, software 58 D digital card inserting 31 removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 43 Disk...
...DriveLock password entering 55 removing 56 B battery conserving power 26 discharging 25 displaying remaining charge 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading...existing wireless network 5 wired network 9 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 40 conservation, power 26 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 21, 26 critical updates, software 58 D digital card inserting 31 removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 43 Disk...
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...GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 ...hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs...
...GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 ...hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs...