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... USB device. NOTE: The security cable is designed to external power and the battery is fully charged. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Amber: A battery is being mishandled or stolen. Connects an AC adapter. (7) Security cable slot ...optical discs. Blinking: The optical drive is charging. ENWW Right-side components 17 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...
... USB device. NOTE: The security cable is designed to external power and the battery is fully charged. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Amber: A battery is being mishandled or stolen. Connects an AC adapter. (7) Security cable slot ...optical discs. Blinking: The optical drive is charging. ENWW Right-side components 17 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...
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... memory (includes thermal replacement material) (for ventilation. If you are affected by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software requirements. System board (see Battery on page 83) ENWW Component replacement procedures 91 The fan is controlled by first unplugging the power cord from the AC...
... memory (includes thermal replacement material) (for ventilation. If you are affected by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software requirements. System board (see Battery on page 83) ENWW Component replacement procedures 91 The fan is controlled by first unplugging the power cord from the AC...
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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.... (7) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to external power and the battery is fully charged. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Amber: A battery is designed to optical discs. NOTE: The security cable is charging. Right-side components Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) USB port (4) RJ-11...
.... (7) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to external power and the battery is fully charged. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Amber: A battery is designed to optical discs. NOTE: The security cable is charging. Right-side components Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) USB port (4) RJ-11...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To ...the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Click OK. Setting power options 61 The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of system settings that...
...also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To ...the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Click OK. Setting power options 61 The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of system settings that...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...cord into the power connector (1) on , the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. Do not charge the battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When 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! Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from HP...
...cord into the power connector (1) on , the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. Do not charge the battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When 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! Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from HP...
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...● If the power lights turn on AC power. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on , the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer. 2. Contact technical support for information on battery power. NOTE: The display brightness is decreased to AC power: ● The computer... runs on . ● The power light is off , the AC adapter is connected to save battery life when you disconnect AC power. Remove the battery from the computer. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet. 3. When...
...● If the power lights turn on AC power. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on , the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer. 2. Contact technical support for information on battery power. NOTE: The display brightness is decreased to AC power: ● The computer... runs on . ● The power light is off , the AC adapter is connected to save battery life when you disconnect AC power. Remove the battery from the computer. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet. 3. When...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... off and unplugged from HP. 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 external power. Battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on battery types, specifications, life cycles... is the sole power source may cause loss of information. Keeping the battery in case of a power outage. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in storage, depending on how you work and initiate Hibernation ...
... off and unplugged from HP. 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 external power. Battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on battery types, specifications, life cycles... is the sole power source may cause loss of information. Keeping the battery in case of a power outage. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in storage, depending on how you work and initiate Hibernation ...
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... is off. 66 Chapter 5 Power management Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. 3. To remove the battery: 1. Charging a battery WARNING! The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into external power through an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it charges faster when the computer is plugged into place. Align...
... is off. 66 Chapter 5 Power management Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. 3. To remove the battery: 1. Charging a battery WARNING! The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into external power through an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it charges faster when the computer is plugged into place. Align...
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..., the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you use before turning on battery power. Identifying low battery levels The computer takes the following actions for one month or more , or is...
..., the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you use before turning on battery power. Identifying low battery levels The computer takes the following actions for one month or more , or is...
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... ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Save your work and shut down the computer. It is off . 68 Chapter 5 Power management Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you are...
... ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Save your work and shut down the computer. It is off . 68 Chapter 5 Power management Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you are...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...process: ◦ The monitor will not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is fully charged. The battery can reset it . ● If you plan to leave the computer unattended during the discharge, save your information before beginning the discharge ... the computer. 2. Click OK. 10. Click Save changes. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. To discharge a battery: 1. Record the Turn off the display settings to Never. 9. Insert the battery into the computer. 2. or - To fully charge the battery: 1.
...process: ◦ The monitor will not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is fully charged. The battery can reset it . ● If you plan to leave the computer unattended during the discharge, save your information before beginning the discharge ... the computer. 2. Click OK. 10. Click Save changes. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. To discharge a battery: 1. Record the Turn off the display settings to Never. 9. Insert the battery into the computer. 2. or - To fully charge the battery: 1.
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... off , turn it to reenable Hibernation after . 6. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully charged. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to high temperatures for extended periods of time. 70 Chapter 5 Power management Under the current power plan, click...
... off , turn it to reenable Hibernation after . 6. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully charged. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to high temperatures for extended periods of time. 70 Chapter 5 Power management Under the current power plan, click...
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... programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to replace the battery when an internal cell is not charging properly, or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. Battery Check notifies you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before returning it separately. Click ... the charge of in Hibernation, you to the computer, and other factors. do not short external contacts; To shut down the computer, follow these steps: NOTE: If the computer is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. If the battery is in...
... programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to replace the battery when an internal cell is not charging properly, or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. Battery Check notifies you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before returning it separately. Click ... the charge of in Hibernation, you to the computer, and other factors. do not short external contacts; To shut down the computer, follow these steps: NOTE: If the computer is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. If the battery is in...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...do not drop a drive or place items on luggage, such as a hub. If you move the computer while the optical drive is sufficiently charged before writing to a USB port on and then shut it . Refer to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Do not touch ... included with care. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Handling drives 73 Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. When the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to the following cautions before removing the drive from a drive before...
...do not drop a drive or place items on luggage, such as a hub. If you move the computer while the optical drive is sufficiently charged before writing to a USB port on and then shut it . Refer to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Do not touch ... included with care. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Handling drives 73 Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. When the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to the following cautions before removing the drive from a drive before...
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...
