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... 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 ...
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... ...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...
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... cable to optical discs. Right-side 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. Blinking: The optical drive is not connected to external power and the...
... cable to optical discs. Right-side 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. Blinking: The optical drive is not connected to external power and the...
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...replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components. Bottom components Component (1) (2) Battery bay Battery release latch (3) Vents (4) (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan... Support. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on select models, the wireless LAN (WLAN) device. Holds the hard drive. Releases the battery from the battery bay.
...replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components. Bottom components Component (1) (2) Battery bay Battery release latch (3) Vents (4) (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan... Support. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on select models, the wireless LAN (WLAN) device. Holds the hard drive. Releases the battery from the battery bay.
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... a digital line can permanently damage the modem. Components 11 Description Connects an AC adapter to DC 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.
... a digital line can permanently damage the modem. Components 11 Description Connects an AC adapter to DC 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.
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...the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for use . The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay. Wireless certification labels are included with the computer: ● Serial number label-Provides important information that you ...devices, one or more certification labels are affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The modem approval label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels (select models only)-Provide information about the computer. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial...
...the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for use . The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay. Wireless certification labels are included with the computer: ● Serial number label-Provides important information that you ...devices, one or more certification labels are affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The modem approval label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels (select models only)-Provide information about the computer. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial...
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...: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to copy into the drive. Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on battery power. Insert the disc you want to a reliable external power source. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Save the information...
...: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to copy into the drive. Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on battery power. Insert the disc you want to a reliable external power source. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Save the information...
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... be removed to the computer. 4. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1) and lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Save your work. 2. Optical drive 47 Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. Disconnect all external devices...
... be removed to the computer. 4. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1) and lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Save your work. 2. Optical drive 47 Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. Disconnect all external devices...
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... webcam experience. Preinstalled CyberLink YouCam software provides new features that allows you to capture and share video. 10. Replace the security screw. 11. Replace the battery. 13. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. 14. Webcam (select models only) Your computer may include an...
... webcam experience. Preinstalled CyberLink YouCam software provides new features that allows you to capture and share video. 10. Replace the security screw. 11. Replace the battery. 13. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. 14. Webcam (select models only) Your computer may include an...
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...-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 external power. When Sleep is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. With the...on, you exit the Sleep state faster than exiting Hibernation. Your work 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 Sleep The system is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears...
...-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 external power. When Sleep is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. With the...on, you exit the Sleep state faster than exiting Hibernation. Your work 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 Sleep The system is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears...
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...required when the computer exits Sleep, you stopped working . Under Behaviors, select Show icons and notifications for the Power icon. 4. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is set a password to be changed using Power Options in the notification area, at the far ...power plans A power plan is located in Windows Control Panel. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where...
...required when the computer exits Sleep, you stopped working . Under Behaviors, select Show icons and notifications for the Power icon. 4. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is set a password to be changed using Power Options in the notification area, at the far ...power plans A power plan is located in Windows Control Panel. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where...
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... power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. or - or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Change Settings that are available: ● HP recommended ● High performance ●...Options, and then select a power plan from the list. - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of these steps: 1. Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 3....
... power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. or - or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Change Settings that are available: ● HP recommended ● High performance ●...Options, and then select a power plan from the list. - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of these steps: 1. Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 3....
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.... To increase display brightness, press the f3 action key or reconnect the AC adapter. Similarly, when you switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can choose to close all programs before switching. Switching between graphics modes (select models only) Select computers are equipped ...with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from using the highperformance mode to using the power-saving mode to save battery life. When you switch from battery power to AC power, the computer can switch back to external AC...
.... To increase display brightness, press the f3 action key or reconnect the AC adapter. Similarly, when you switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can choose to close all programs before switching. Switching between graphics modes (select models only) Select computers are equipped ...with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from using the highperformance mode to using the power-saving mode to save battery life. When you switch from battery power to AC power, the computer can switch back to external AC...
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...9679; If the power lights turn on how you disconnect AC power. You can keep a battery in the computer or in case of the taskbar. Remove the battery from HP. Contact technical support for information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to ...outage. To 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 when the ...
...9679; If the power lights turn on how you disconnect AC power. You can keep a battery in the computer or in case of the taskbar. Remove the battery from HP. Contact technical support for information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to ...outage. To 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 when the ...
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.... 2. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. To insert the battery: 1. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it from the computer (3). 64 Chapter 5 Power management The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into the battery bay. Using Battery Check Help and Support provides information on the status of the examination. Connect the...
.... 2. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. To insert the battery: 1. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it from the computer (3). 64 Chapter 5 Power management The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into the battery bay. Using Battery Check Help and Support provides information on the status of the examination. Connect the...
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... naturally degrades. Preferences set at the factory. NOTE: If the computer is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in a cool, dry location. Charging may show 100 percent charge before turning on the computer. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses... in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options do not affect lights. Identifying low battery levels The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in Sleep, the computer initiates Hibernation...
... naturally degrades. Preferences set at the factory. NOTE: If the computer is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in a cool, dry location. Charging may show 100 percent charge before turning on the computer. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses... in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options do not affect lights. Identifying low battery levels The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in Sleep, the computer initiates Hibernation...
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... use, but it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following conditions: ● When...
... use, but it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following conditions: ● When...
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... Options. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Never. 9. Click OK. 10. To discharge a battery: 1. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Record the Turn off the display settings listed in the notification area, and then click...the Turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is being discharged. Run the computer on while the battery is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will discharge faster while you are using it after so that you can reset it . ● ...
... Options. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Never. 9. Click OK. 10. To discharge a battery: 1. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Record the Turn off the display settings listed in the notification area, and then click...the Turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is being discharged. Run the computer on while the battery is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will discharge faster while you are using it after so that you can reset it . ● ...
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... to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Using battery power 69 You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and...are not plugged into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged. or - Storing a battery CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery, do not expose it on when the battery is fully recharged. Conserving battery power ● Select the Power saver power plan through Power ...
... to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Using battery power 69 You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and...are not plugged into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged. or - Storing a battery CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery, do not expose it on when the battery is fully recharged. Conserving battery power ● Select the Power saver power plan through Power ...
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...the computer is shut down. If the capacity is possible. 1. Replacing the battery Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the HP Web site for more . Disposing of fire or burns, do not disassemble,...unplugged from external power for an extended period Although you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before using it if it , HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. To shut down the computer, follow these steps: NOTE: If the ...
...the computer is shut down. If the capacity is possible. 1. Replacing the battery Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the HP Web site for more . Disposing of fire or burns, do not disassemble,...unplugged from external power for an extended period Although you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before using it if it , HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. To shut down the computer, follow these steps: NOTE: If the ...