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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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...Start > Help and Support > User Guides. NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about HP notebook computers. To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety ...Start > Help and Support > User Guides. support, 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. To access this guide on the Web, go to http...
...Start > Help and Support > User Guides. NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about HP notebook computers. To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety ...Start > Help and Support > User Guides. support, 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. To access this guide on the Web, go to http...
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...not sure whether the computer is not replaced. 8. Close the display. 3. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Replace the battery. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Replace... the battery. 8. Close the display. 3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the SIM, and then remove...
...not sure whether the computer is not replaced. 8. Close the display. 3. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Replace the battery. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Replace... the battery. 8. Close the display. 3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the SIM, and then remove...
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... throughout this guide to refer to use the preceding shutdown procedure, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is lost when the computer shuts ...from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is in the Sleep state or in ...
... throughout this guide to refer to use the preceding shutdown procedure, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is lost when the computer shuts ...from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is in the Sleep state or in ...
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...9679; Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows Control Panel. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period... of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation...
...9679; Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows Control Panel. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period... of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation...
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To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 22 Chapter 4 Power management NOTE: If you have set a password to change the ... is running on and your work returns to the screen where 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. ● To access Power Options,...
To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 22 Chapter 4 Power management NOTE: If you have set a password to change the ... is running on and your work returns to the screen where 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. ● To access Power Options,...
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...graphs showing power consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is disconnected from HP. Computer battery life varies, depending on external AC power, the computer automatically switches to battery power if the AC adapter is running programs, display... Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Power Assistant. - Using battery power WARNING! If the computer contains a charged battery and is automatically decreased to save battery life. Using HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to ...
...graphs showing power consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is disconnected from HP. Computer battery life varies, depending on external AC power, the computer automatically switches to battery power if the AC adapter is running programs, display... Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Power Assistant. - Using battery power WARNING! If the computer contains a charged battery and is automatically decreased to save battery life. Using HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to ...
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... and system responses can be connected 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 Check Help and Support provides information on the status of the examination. Preferences set at the far...
... and system responses can be connected 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 Check Help and Support provides information on the status of the examination. Preferences set at the far...
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... devices that are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. NOTE: For additional information about the... 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. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to exit Hibernation, ...
... devices that are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. NOTE: For additional information about the... 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. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to exit Hibernation, ...
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...not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Disposing of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; To reduce the risk of a user-replaceable battery (select models only) WARNING!... power meter icon in a cool, dry place. To prolong the charge of the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for more than 50 percent, recharge the...
...not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Disposing of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; To reduce the risk of a user-replaceable battery (select models only) WARNING!... power meter icon in a cool, dry place. To prolong the charge of the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for more than 50 percent, recharge the...
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To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. Contact support for information on . ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is connected to AC ...is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . Remove the battery from the computer. 3. When you disconnect external AC power, the following instructions apply to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any ...
To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. Contact support for information on . ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is connected to AC ...is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . Remove the battery from the computer. 3. When you disconnect external AC power, the following instructions apply to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any ...
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... Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems. To manage your system is equipped with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. Right-click on the desktop, and then select Configure Switchable Graphics. 2. You can enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics to increase application power and performance...
... Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems. To manage your system is equipped with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. Right-click on the desktop, and then select Configure Switchable Graphics. 2. You can enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics to increase application power and performance...
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... the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of the drive. ● Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on , and then shut it... a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is sufficiently charged before handling drives. 6 Drives Handling drives CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that is connected to an external hard drive,...
... the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of the drive. ● Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on , and then shut it... a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is sufficiently charged before handling drives. 6 Drives Handling drives CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that is connected to an external hard drive,...
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... bay (select models only) is parked. To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to show that you either of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ... icon. Before you move the computer with a parked hard drive If HP 3D DriveGuard has parked the drive, the computer will not activate battery alarms set on battery power. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Managing power with the display closed while the...
... bay (select models only) is parked. To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to show that you either of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ... icon. Before you move the computer with a parked hard drive If HP 3D DriveGuard has parked the drive, the computer will not activate battery alarms set on battery power. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Managing power with the display closed while the...
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....exe). BIOS Setup Menu The tables in an optional docking device, or connected to identify your hard drive where the BIOS update is running on battery power, docked in this section provide an overview of the path to the location on your computer and access the BIOS update you want to...
....exe). BIOS Setup Menu The tables in an optional docking device, or connected to identify your hard drive where the BIOS update is running on battery power, docked in this section provide an overview of the path to the location on your computer and access the BIOS update you want to...
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... Self Test Memory Test To do this Run a quick or comprehensive self-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...
... Self Test Memory Test To do this Run a quick or comprehensive self-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...
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... 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. NOTE: If you want to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 ● Memory test...
... 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. NOTE: If you want to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 ● Memory test...
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... from external power for the in-flight announcement that check carry-on baggage use the computer during a flight, listen for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in mind to keep your equipment safe. ● Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information to magnetic... not damage drives. ● If you plan to 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
... from external power for the in-flight announcement that check carry-on baggage use the computer during a flight, listen for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in mind to keep your equipment safe. ● Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information to magnetic... not damage drives. ● If you plan to 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
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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...