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... management Setting power devices ...41 Using power-saving states 41 Initiating and exiting Sleep 41 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 42 Conserving power ...42 Using the battery meter ...42 Using power plans ...43 Viewing the current power plan 43 Selecting a different power plan 43 Customizing power plans 43 Setting password protection on...
... management Setting power devices ...41 Using power-saving states 41 Initiating and exiting Sleep 41 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 42 Conserving power ...42 Using the battery meter ...42 Using power plans ...43 Viewing the current power plan 43 Selecting a different power plan 43 Customizing power plans 43 Setting password protection on...
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... up automatically to external power and the battery is normal for the internal fan to cycle on battery power. ● Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery level, a critical battery level, or there is a battery error. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● White: The ... digital or audio component. Connect optional USB devices. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Component (1) Battery light (2) Power connector (3) Vent Description ● Off: The computer is connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It ...
... up automatically to external power and the battery is normal for the internal fan to cycle on battery power. ● Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery level, a critical battery level, or there is a battery error. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● White: The ... digital or audio component. Connect optional USB devices. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Component (1) Battery light (2) Power connector (3) Vent Description ● Off: The computer is connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It ...
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... internal components and prevent overheating. Holds the primary battery. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Produces sound. Component (4) Drive light (5) Speaker Bottom components Description ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● Amber (select models only): HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the...
... internal components and prevent overheating. Holds the primary battery. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Produces sound. Component (4) Drive light (5) Speaker Bottom components Description ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● Amber (select models only): HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the...
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...drivers, and support for your computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (1). If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification .... ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (5). This number provides specific information about the computer. This certificate is located inside the battery bay. Labels The labels affixed to each product. ◦ Product name (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to ...
...drivers, and support for your computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (1). If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification .... ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (5). This number provides specific information about the computer. This certificate is located inside the battery bay. Labels The labels affixed to each product. ◦ Product name (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to ...
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... Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Setting power devices 41 NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of networking connection or perform any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ●... card. Your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel.
... Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Setting power devices 41 NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of networking connection or perform any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ●... card. Your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel.
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...the factory to initiate Hibernation after 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on battery power, 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must...When the computer exits Sleep, the power light turns on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working . Using the battery meter The battery meter is set a password to be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network ...
...the factory to initiate Hibernation after 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on battery power, 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must...When the computer exits Sleep, the power light turns on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working . Using the battery meter The battery meter is set a password to be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network ...
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... select Show icon and notifications for the Power icon. 4. Using power plans A power plan is running on battery or external power. Viewing the current power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. Selecting a different power ...settings that manages how the computer uses power. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of the taskbar. - Click OK. Customizing power plans 1. To hide or display the...
... select Show icon and notifications for the Power icon. 4. Using power plans A power plan is running on battery or external power. Viewing the current power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. Selecting a different power ...settings that manages how the computer uses power. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of the taskbar. - Click OK. Customizing power plans 1. To hide or display the...
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...system software ● When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to external AC power: 1. To increase display brightness, press the increase display ...brightness key or reconnect the AC adapter. If provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the computer). Plug the adapter into the adapter (2). Connect the computer to external AC power...
...system software ● When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to external AC power: 1. To increase display brightness, press the increase display ...brightness key or reconnect the AC adapter. If provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the computer). Plug the adapter into the adapter (2). Connect the computer to external AC power...
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To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. ● If the power light turns on, the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power light ...
To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. ● If the power light turns on, the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power light ...
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... AC power, the computer runs on AC power. Using Battery Check NOTE: Battery Check can keep a battery in the computer or in storage, depending on how you.... Finding battery information in addition to save battery life when you work. Identifying batteries The computer can be performed only on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ... battery. Keeping the battery in the computer. WARNING! If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on battery power. Remove any additional batteries before performing Battery Check...
... AC power, the computer runs on AC power. Using Battery Check NOTE: Battery Check can keep a battery in the computer or in storage, depending on how you.... Finding battery information in addition to save battery life when you work. Identifying batteries The computer can be performed only on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ... battery. Keeping the battery in the computer. WARNING! If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on battery power. Remove any additional batteries before performing Battery Check...
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... Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 3. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Removing or inserting the primary battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source can cause loss of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down on a... flat surface. 48 Chapter 6 Power management Raise the battery and remove it from the battery bay (3). To insert the primary battery: 1. To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to function properly. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > ...
... Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 3. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Removing or inserting the primary battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source can cause loss of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down on a... flat surface. 48 Chapter 6 Power management Raise the battery and remove it from the battery bay (3). To insert the primary battery: 1. To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to function properly. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > ...
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...If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before turning on the computer. ● Charge the battery until it . Slide the battery lock (3) to discharge below 5 percent of simply charging it is a battery error. Charging a battery WARNING! The battery charges whenever the computer is ...on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in use before the battery is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to lock the battery into the battery bay until the battery light turns white. The battery charges whether the computer is off . To prolong battery life and optimize...
...If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before turning on the computer. ● Charge the battery until it . Slide the battery lock (3) to discharge below 5 percent of simply charging it is a battery error. Charging a battery WARNING! The battery charges whenever the computer is ...on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in use before the battery is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to lock the battery into the battery bay until the battery light turns white. The battery charges whether the computer is off . To prolong battery life and optimize...
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... Identifying low battery levels When a battery that shows how much battery charge remains. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, a notification appears above the battery meter icon that is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in a cool, dry location. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time ... the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state...
... Identifying low battery levels When a battery that shows how much battery charge remains. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, a notification appears above the battery meter icon that is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in a cool, dry location. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time ... the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state...
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...: ● AC adapter ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to your...work and shut down the computer. Using the accessory battery (select models only) An accessory battery can add hours of battery life to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Using battery power 51 Turn off . Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 1. Turn...
...: ● AC adapter ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to your...work and shut down the computer. Using the accessory battery (select models only) An accessory battery can add hours of battery life to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Using battery power 51 Turn off . Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 1. Turn...
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... of information, save your work before removing the battery. Show the percentage of available battery power. ● Blinking: The accessory battery has reached a low battery level. ● One light on: The accessory battery has 25 percent remaining battery charge. ● Two lights on: The accessory battery has 50 percent remaining battery charge. ● Three lights on: The accessory...
... of information, save your work before removing the battery. Show the percentage of available battery power. ● Blinking: The accessory battery has reached a low battery level. ● One light on: The accessory battery has 25 percent remaining battery charge. ● Two lights on: The accessory battery has 50 percent remaining battery charge. ● Three lights on: The accessory...
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... before inserting or removing the accessory battery. 1. Using battery power 53 To remove the accessory battery: 1. Align the accessory battery with the bottom of the computer, with the battery bay toward you . 2. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery fuel gauge toward you . 3. Press the accessory battery down until it is not necessary...
... before inserting or removing the accessory battery. 1. Using battery power 53 To remove the accessory battery: 1. Align the accessory battery with the bottom of the computer, with the battery bay toward you . 2. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery fuel gauge toward you . 3. Press the accessory battery down until it is not necessary...
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... (BIOS) on page 84 for additional information. ● When the accessory battery reaches a critical battery level, battery power is completely charged, the accessory battery will then charge to 100 percent. Calibrating a battery To maximize battery performance, you should calibrate a battery under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in...
... (BIOS) on page 84 for additional information. ● When the accessory battery reaches a critical battery level, battery power is completely charged, the accessory battery will then charge to 100 percent. Calibrating a battery To maximize battery performance, you should calibrate a battery under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in...
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...separately. NOTE: To ensure that you always have battery power when you need to calibrate a new battery. It is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. To prolong...more than once a month. Refer to the HP Web site for one month or more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it , HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. Battery Check notifies you to the Regulatory, Safety and...
...separately. NOTE: To ensure that you always have battery power when you need to calibrate a new battery. It is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. To prolong...more than once a month. Refer to the HP Web site for one month or more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it , HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. Battery Check notifies you to the Regulatory, Safety and...
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...: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you can shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is possible. 1. Click Start...; When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 56 Chapter 6 Power management The Shut down .
...: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you can shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is possible. 1. Click Start...; When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 56 Chapter 6 Power management The Shut down .
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...improve the security of your permission or password for more efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. When the battery is the only source of power, be prompted for your computer. Security devices with cleaning products. You may be sure that is... instructions. 58 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you move a computer that the battery is not necessary to run more information. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that check carry...
...improve the security of your permission or password for more efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. When the battery is the only source of power, be prompted for your computer. Security devices with cleaning products. You may be sure that is... instructions. 58 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you move a computer that the battery is not necessary to run more information. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that check carry...