Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Right-side components 17 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 designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. Right-side...
... Right-side components 17 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 designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. Right-side...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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If you are affected by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software requirements. Disconnect the power from the computer. 4. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Optical drive... unplugging the AC adapter from the computer by a temperature sensor and is designed to the computer. 3. Display assembly (see Battery on page 76) g. Remove the battery (see Display assembly on page 52). 5. Speaker assembly (see Keyboard on page 68) f. Keyboard (see Speaker assembly on...
If you are affected by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software requirements. Disconnect the power from the computer. 4. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Optical drive... unplugging the AC adapter from the computer by a temperature sensor and is designed to the computer. 3. Display assembly (see Battery on page 76) g. Remove the battery (see Display assembly on page 52). 5. Speaker assembly (see Keyboard on page 68) f. Keyboard (see Speaker assembly on...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management ...60 Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and ... password protection upon exiting Sleep or Hibernation 62 Using external AC power ...63 Connecting the AC adapter 63 Testing an AC adapter ...64 Using battery power ...64 Displaying the remaining battery charge 65 Finding battery information in Help and Support 65 vii
...stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management ...60 Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and ... password protection upon exiting Sleep or Hibernation 62 Using external AC power ...63 Connecting the AC adapter 63 Testing an AC adapter ...64 Using battery power ...64 Displaying the remaining battery charge 65 Finding battery information in Help and Support 65 vii
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... ...65 Inserting or removing the battery 65 Charging a battery ...66 Maximizing battery discharge time 67 Managing low battery levels 67 Identifying low battery levels 67 Resolving a low battery level 68 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 68 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 68 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 68 Resolving...
... ...65 Inserting or removing the battery 65 Charging a battery ...66 Maximizing battery discharge time 67 Managing low battery levels 67 Identifying low battery levels 67 Resolving a low battery level 68 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 68 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 68 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 68 Resolving...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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Blinking: The optical drive is designed to external power and the battery is fully charged. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Amber: A battery is charging. Connects an AC adapter. (7) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to optical discs. NOTE: The security cable is being mishandled or stolen. Right...
Blinking: The optical drive is designed to external power and the battery is fully charged. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Amber: A battery is charging. Connects an AC adapter. (7) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to optical discs. NOTE: The security cable is being mishandled or stolen. Right...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... the power button. Click OK. Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer... over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options ...
... the power button. Click OK. Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer... over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system software ● When you are writing information to a CD or DVD When you disconnect external AC power, the following conditions: WARNING! If provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or ...adapter into the AC adapter (2). When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is easily accessible at all times. The grounding pin is supplied through an approved AC adapter. ...
... you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system software ● When you are writing information to a CD or DVD When you disconnect external AC power, the following conditions: WARNING! If provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or ...adapter into the AC adapter (2). When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is easily accessible at all times. The grounding pin is supplied through an approved AC adapter. ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... for information on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is not plugged into an AC outlet (3). If the computer contains a charged battery and is off , the AC adapter is plugged into an AC outlet. 3. Plug ... computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on AC power. Select Start > Help and Support > Get assistance. When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is disconnected from the computer. 2. To test the AC adapter: 1. To increase display brightness, press the f3 ...
... for information on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is not plugged into an AC outlet (3). If the computer contains a charged battery and is off , the AC adapter is plugged into an AC outlet. 3. Plug ... computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on AC power. Select Start > Help and Support > Get assistance. When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is disconnected from the computer. 2. To test the AC adapter: 1. To increase display brightness, press the f3 ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... loss of information. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is off and unplugged from HP. Using battery power 65 Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Turn the computer upside down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. WARNING! Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the...
... loss of information. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is off and unplugged from HP. Using battery power 65 Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Turn the computer upside down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. WARNING! Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... or an optional power adapter. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it charges faster when the computer is off or in use, but it from the computer (3). Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. Turn the ...battery (1), and then pivot the battery downward (2) into the battery bay. Charging a battery WARNING! To remove the battery: 1. 2. Align the tabs on the battery with the notches on a flat surface. 2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. 3. The battery charges whether the computer is plugged into place. The battery charges...
... or an optional power adapter. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it charges faster when the computer is off or in use, but it from the computer (3). Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. Turn the ...battery (1), and then pivot the battery downward (2) into the battery bay. Charging a battery WARNING! To remove the battery: 1. 2. Align the tabs on the battery with the notches on a flat surface. 2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. 3. The battery charges whether the computer is plugged into place. The battery charges...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... Sleep, the computer remains briefly in Sleep, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before charging it . Identifying low battery levels The computer takes the following actions for one month or more , or is on...
... Sleep, the computer remains briefly in Sleep, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before charging it . Identifying low battery levels The computer takes the following actions for one month or more , or is on...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... by briefly pressing the power button. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off . 68 Chapter 5 Power management Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Turn off . Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to calibrate a new battery. Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. It...
... by briefly pressing the power button. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off . 68 Chapter 5 Power management Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Turn off . Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to calibrate a new battery. Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. It...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... an optional power adapter, and then plug the adapter into external power. 3. Record the On battery setting under Hibernate after . 7. Change the Turn off the computer. 2. Run the computer on while the battery is fully charged. To fully charge the battery: 1. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and...
... an optional power adapter, and then plug the adapter into external power. 3. Record the On battery setting under Hibernate after . 7. Change the Turn off the computer. 2. Run the computer on while the battery is fully charged. To fully charge the battery: 1. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off . 2. Click Save changes. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully charged. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Plug the computer into an external power source, when you are not using them . ● Disconnect...
... Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off . 2. Click Save changes. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully charged. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Plug the computer into an external power source, when you are not using them . ● Disconnect...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... before returning it separately. To shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. If the capacity is not charging properly, or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. Disposing of in a cool, dry place. To prolong the...
... before returning it separately. To shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. If the capacity is not charging properly, or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. Disposing of in a cool, dry place. To prolong the...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... while the optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to liquids. The write process is sufficiently charged before writing to the following cautions before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive. Remove ... force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. Handle a drive carefully; Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sensitive to a USB port on and then shut it . Do not spray the drive with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands...
... while the optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to liquids. The write process is sufficiently charged before writing to the following cautions before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive. Remove ... force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. Handle a drive carefully; Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sensitive to a USB port on and then shut it . Do not spray the drive with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...identifying 3 Card Reader Power Saving 99 CD copying 46 playing 43 removing 48 CD drive 41, 74 changing the language of Setup Utility 96 charging batteries 66, 68 checking audio functions 36 compartments memory module 9 components additional hardware 11 bottom 9 left-side 8 right-side 7 top 2 ...connector, power 7 conservation, power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83...
...identifying 3 Card Reader Power Saving 99 CD copying 46 playing 43 removing 48 CD drive 41, 74 changing the language of Setup Utility 96 charging batteries 66, 68 checking audio functions 36 compartments memory module 9 components additional hardware 11 bottom 9 left-side 8 right-side 7 top 2 ...connector, power 7 conservation, power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83...