Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 7
... 55 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 56 A device driver must be reinstalled 56 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 57 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 57 5 Power management ...58 Setting power options ...58 Using power-saving states 58 ...Initiating and exiting Sleep 58 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 59 Using the battery meter ...59 Using power plans ...59 Viewing the current power plan 60 Selecting a different power plan 60 Customizing power plans 60 Setting ...
... 55 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 56 A device driver must be reinstalled 56 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 57 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 57 5 Power management ...58 Setting power options ...58 Using power-saving states 58 ...Initiating and exiting Sleep 58 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 59 Using the battery meter ...59 Using power plans ...59 Viewing the current power plan 60 Selecting a different power plan 60 Customizing power plans 60 Setting ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 8
... ...64 Inserting or removing the battery 64 Charging a battery ...66 Maximizing battery discharge time 66 Managing low battery levels 66 Identifying low battery levels 66 Resolving a low battery level 67 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 67 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 67 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available...
... ...64 Inserting or removing the battery 64 Charging a battery ...66 Maximizing battery discharge time 66 Managing low battery levels 66 Identifying low battery levels 66 Resolving a low battery level 67 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 67 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 67 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 17
...components Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) USB port (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) AC adapter/power/battery light (6) Power connector Description Reads and writes to the computer. Connects a modem cable. ● White: The computer is connected to external power... and the battery is fully charged. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is not connected to act as a deterrent,...
...components Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) USB port (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) AC adapter/power/battery light (6) Power connector Description Reads and writes to the computer. Connects a modem cable. ● White: The computer is connected to external power... and the battery is fully charged. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is not connected to act as a deterrent,...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 19
... Support. Holds the hard drive. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on select models, the wireless LAN (WLAN) device. Bottom components Component (1) (2) Battery bay Battery release latch (3) Vents (4) (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the...
... Support. Holds the hard drive. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on select models, the wireless LAN (WLAN) device. Bottom components Component (1) (2) Battery bay Battery release latch (3) Vents (4) (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 21
... AC power to a digital line. Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. Additional hardware components Component (1) Power cord* (2) AC adapter (3) Battery *Power cords vary in which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the computer.
... AC power to a digital line. Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. Additional hardware components Component (1) Power cord* (2) AC adapter (3) Battery *Power cords vary in which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the computer.
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 22
...Provides regulatory information about the computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay. 12 Chapter 1 Features Wireless certification labels are included with the computer: ● Serial number label-Provides important information... with your computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The serial number label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels (select models only)-Provide information about the modem and lists the ...
...Provides regulatory information about the computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay. 12 Chapter 1 Features Wireless certification labels are included with the computer: ● Serial number label-Provides important information... with your computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The serial number label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels (select models only)-Provide information about the modem and lists the ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 54
... are using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on battery power. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive to your hard drive. 4. CAUTION: To prevent loss of...
... are using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on battery power. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive to your hard drive. 4. CAUTION: To prevent loss of...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 57
Disconnect all external devices connected to reduce the weight of the computer: 1. Remove the battery from the computer (2). Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether ...
Disconnect all external devices connected to reduce the weight of the computer: 1. Remove the battery from the computer (2). Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 59
... the notches on the computer. Webcam (select models only) Your computer may include an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. Replace the battery. 13. To access the webcam and CyberLink YouCam software, select Start > All Programs > CyberLink YouCam > CyberLink YouCam. Preinstalled CyberLink YouCam software provides new features that...
... the notches on the computer. Webcam (select models only) Your computer may include an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. Replace the battery. 13. To access the webcam and CyberLink YouCam software, select Start > All Programs > CyberLink YouCam > CyberLink YouCam. Preinstalled CyberLink YouCam software provides new features that...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 68
... power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on the remote control. ● Activate the TouchPad. 58 Chapter 5 Power management You can... exit Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. If the computer is in the Sleep state or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. With...
... power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on the remote control. ● Activate the TouchPad. 58 Chapter 5 Power management You can... exit Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. If the computer is in the Sleep state or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. With...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 69
...be changed using Power Options in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. Setting power options 59 When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on... must enter your Windows password before your work will return to change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Click OK. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is running on external power,...
...be changed using Power Options in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. Setting power options 59 When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on... must enter your Windows password before your work will return to change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Click OK. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is running on external power,...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 70
... a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow these power plans through Power Options. Click Require a password (recommended). 5. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power ... click Change plan settings. 3. To change the settings of the taskbar. - Click Change Settings that are available: ● HP recommended ● High performance ● Power saver You can change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your changes.
... a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow these power plans through Power Options. Click Require a password (recommended). 5. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power ... click Change plan settings. 3. To change the settings of the taskbar. - Click Change Settings that are available: ● HP recommended ● High performance ● Power saver You can change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your changes.
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 71
... mode. It may prompt you are equipped with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from AC power to battery power, the computer can switch back to battery power. ● The display brightness is reset when you switch between AC and...computer can switch from using the highperformance mode to using the power-saving mode to continue using : ▲ Right-click on , the battery meter icon in order to switch. While the computer switches modes, the screen goes blank for processing graphics. To reduce potential safety issues...
... mode. It may prompt you are equipped with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from AC power to battery power, the computer can switch back to battery power. ● The display brightness is reset when you switch between AC and...computer can switch from using the highperformance mode to using the power-saving mode to continue using : ▲ Right-click on , the battery meter icon in order to switch. While the computer switches modes, the screen goes blank for processing graphics. To reduce potential safety issues...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 73
...reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. 2. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the computer slowly discharges ...display brightness is not functioning and should be replaced. Contact technical support for information on battery power. Remove the battery from HP. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer whenever the computer is running on how you disconnect AC power. ...
...reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. 2. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the computer slowly discharges ...display brightness is not functioning and should be replaced. Contact technical support for information on battery power. Remove the battery from HP. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer whenever the computer is running on how you disconnect AC power. ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 74
... information, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. To insert the battery: 1. The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into the battery bay. To remove the battery: 1. To prevent loss of information. To run Battery Check: 1. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for...
... information, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. To insert the battery: 1. The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into the battery bay. To remove the battery: 1. To prevent loss of information. To run Battery Check: 1. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 76
...percent of a full charge through an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. Maximum discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Decrease the brightness on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ... through normal use before turning on or in Sleep, the computer remains briefly in a cool, dry location. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in the notification area may take longer...
...percent of a full charge through an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. Maximum discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Decrease the brightness on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ... through normal use before turning on or in Sleep, the computer remains briefly in a cool, dry location. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in the notification area may take longer...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 77
... ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Using battery power 67 Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Resolving a low battery level when no power source is also not necessary to calibrate a new battery. Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the..., but it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is available ▲ Connect one of ...
... ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Using battery power 67 Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Resolving a low battery level when no power source is also not necessary to calibrate a new battery. Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the..., but it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is available ▲ Connect one of ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 78
...settings listed in the notification area, and then click More Power options. - Connect the computer to Never. 9. or - Change the On battery setting to an AC adapter or an optional power adapter, and then plug the adapter into the computer. 2. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and.... 2. Record the Turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is being discharged. Insert the battery into external power. 3. Unplug the computer from the system during the discharge, save your information before beginning the discharge procedure. ● ...
...settings listed in the notification area, and then click More Power options. - Connect the computer to Never. 9. or - Change the On battery setting to an AC adapter or an optional power adapter, and then plug the adapter into the computer. 2. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and.... 2. Record the Turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is being discharged. Insert the battery into external power. 3. Unplug the computer from the system during the discharge, save your information before beginning the discharge procedure. ● ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 79
...power settings. 5. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to Hibernate after calibration may result in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click Save changes. Plug the computer into an external power source, when you are not using them...f2 action key to decrease brightness and the f3 action key to high temperatures for On battery. 7. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. Reenter the settings that you recorded for...
...power settings. 5. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to Hibernate after calibration may result in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click Save changes. Plug the computer into an external power source, when you are not using them...f2 action key to decrease brightness and the f3 action key to high temperatures for On battery. 7. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. Reenter the settings that you recorded for...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Page 80
...shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is to replace the battery when an internal cell is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it , HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. Save your work and close all open... Shut down the computer, follow these steps: NOTE: If the computer is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. do not short external contacts; Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more than 50 percent, recharge the...
...shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is to replace the battery when an internal cell is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it , HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. Save your work and close all open... Shut down the computer, follow these steps: NOTE: If the computer is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. do not short external contacts; Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more than 50 percent, recharge the...