Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or... then press enter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. You may need to your computer. When the Main menu is running...
... to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or... then press enter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. You may need to your computer. When the Main menu is running...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... with mobile network operator service, HP Mobile Broadband gives you , such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as network information. Some computers include a SIM that is a mobile phone network operator. For information on a label inside the battery bay of your computer, or... the mobile network operator may be provided in the battery bay. If the SIM is printed on inserting and removing the SIM, refer to activate mobile broadband service. Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider (called a mobile network operator),...
... with mobile network operator service, HP Mobile Broadband gives you , such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as network information. Some computers include a SIM that is a mobile phone network operator. For information on a label inside the battery bay of your computer, or... the mobile network operator may be provided in the battery bay. If the SIM is printed on inserting and removing the SIM, refer to activate mobile broadband service. Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider (called a mobile network operator),...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Turn on by pressing the power ...button. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery. 7. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. Then shut down the ...
...5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Turn on by pressing the power ...button. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery. 7. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. Then shut down the ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Turn the computer upside down on the computer. Reconnect external power. 10. Turn on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on by pressing the power button. Close the display. 3. ...SIM (1), and then remove it from the AC outlet. 5. Removing a SIM 15 Unplug the power cord from the slot (2). 8. If you . 6. Remove the battery. 7. Replace the battery. 9. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1. Reconnect external devices. 11. Then shut down the computer. ...
Turn the computer upside down on the computer. Reconnect external power. 10. Turn on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on by pressing the power button. Close the display. 3. ...SIM (1), and then remove it from the AC outlet. 5. Removing a SIM 15 Unplug the power cord from the slot (2). 8. If you . 6. Remove the battery. 7. Replace the battery. 9. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1. Reconnect external devices. 11. Then shut down the computer. ...
Drives - Windows 7
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.... Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through the operating system. Avoid exposing a drive to a disc. 1 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that the battery is writing to magnetic fields. Do not spray the drive with , shipping, or storing a drive. Remove media from a drive before writing to media. do not.... The write process is the only source of damage to the computer, damage to temperature or humidity extremes. Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. When the battery is sensitive to liquids. Security devices with care.
.... Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through the operating system. Avoid exposing a drive to a disc. 1 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that the battery is writing to magnetic fields. Do not spray the drive with , shipping, or storing a drive. Remove media from a drive before writing to media. do not.... The write process is the only source of damage to the computer, damage to temperature or humidity extremes. Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. When the battery is sensitive to liquids. Security devices with care.
Drives - Windows 7
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... a reliable external power source. Insert the disc you created ejects automatically. Do not use CD-Rs to a CD or DVD that cannot be provided on battery power. When prompted, remove the source disc from your DVD player for a list of the screen. 4. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your computer...
... a reliable external power source. Insert the disc you created ejects automatically. Do not use CD-Rs to a CD or DVD that cannot be provided on battery power. When prompted, remove the source disc from your DVD player for a list of the screen. 4. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your computer...
Drives - Windows 7
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To remove the hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or ...
To remove the hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...: The hard drive or optical drive is turned off or in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Front components 5 If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light...-out (headphone) jack Produce sound when connected to the user guides located in Help and Support. Front components Component Description (1) Power light (2) Battery light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is ...
...: The hard drive or optical drive is turned off or in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Front components 5 If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light...-out (headphone) jack Produce sound when connected to the user guides located in Help and Support. Front components Component Description (1) Power light (2) Battery light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Enable airflow to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Bottom components 9 It is normal for use in the ...
... you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Enable airflow to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Bottom components 9 It is normal for use in the ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in the computer are turned off. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off when...Bluetooth® device, is turned on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is on . ...
...computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in the computer are turned off. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off when...Bluetooth® device, is turned on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is on . ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 14 Chapter 2 Components
Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 14 Chapter 2 Components
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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The regulatory label is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only): Provides the serial number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module. You may need this information when traveling internationally. An optional device may need...module door. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only): Provide information about the computer. This certificate is affixed inside the battery bay. 15 The modem approval label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label: Provides regulatory information about...
The regulatory label is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only): Provides the serial number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module. You may need this information when traveling internationally. An optional device may need...module door. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only): Provide information about the computer. This certificate is affixed inside the battery bay. 15 The modem approval label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label: Provides regulatory information about...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... (microphone) jack, identifying 5 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 5 B battery bay 15 battery bay, identifying 9 battery light, identifying 5, 11 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery, identifying 14 bays battery 9, 15 hard drive 9 Bluetooth label 15 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad ... identifying 3 function keys, identifying 3 H hard drive bay, identifying 9 HDMI port, identifying 8 headphone (audio-out) jack 5 HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label 15 I integrated webcam, identifying 10 internal display switch, identifying 10 internal microphone, identifying 10 J jacks...
... (microphone) jack, identifying 5 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 5 B battery bay 15 battery bay, identifying 9 battery light, identifying 5, 11 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery, identifying 14 bays battery 9, 15 hard drive 9 Bluetooth label 15 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad ... identifying 3 function keys, identifying 3 H hard drive bay, identifying 9 HDMI port, identifying 8 headphone (audio-out) jack 5 HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label 15 I integrated webcam, identifying 10 internal display switch, identifying 10 internal microphone, identifying 10 J jacks...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... down the hotkey to decrease the brightness level incrementally. Hold down the hotkey to increase the brightness level incrementally. The factory setting for critical battery action is Hibernate, but this setting can be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is playing, press fn+f9 ...press fn+f9 to begin or resume the play. ● If the audio CD or the DVD is entered. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in memory is displayed, the computer ...
... down the hotkey to decrease the brightness level incrementally. Hold down the hotkey to increase the brightness level incrementally. The factory setting for critical battery action is Hibernate, but this setting can be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is playing, press fn+f9 ...press fn+f9 to begin or resume the play. ● If the audio CD or the DVD is entered. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in memory is displayed, the computer ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 5 2 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Displaying the remaining battery charge 8 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...11 Managing low battery levels ...12 Identifying low battery levels 12 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low...
... plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 5 2 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Displaying the remaining battery charge 8 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...11 Managing low battery levels ...12 Identifying low battery levels 12 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates 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. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss... 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 hard drive and the computer turns off.
... Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates 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. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss... 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 hard drive and the computer turns off.
Power Management - Windows 7
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... set a password to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Power settings and timeouts can be required on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. The power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working . To initiate Hibernation: ▲...
... set a password to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Power settings and timeouts can be required on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. The power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working . To initiate Hibernation: ▲...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at... the far right of the taskbar. Using the battery meter 3 To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Click OK. Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on battery or external power. Under Behaviors, select Show icons and notifications for the Power icon...
... Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at... the far right of the taskbar. Using the battery meter 3 To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Click OK. Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on battery or external power. Under Behaviors, select Show icons and notifications for the Power icon...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... power plan from the list. or - You can help you conserve power or maximize performance. Viewing the current power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - To change power plan settings or create your changes. 4 Chapter 1 ... the settings as needed. 4. Power plans can change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your own power plan. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. or - Select Start >...
... power plan from the list. or - You can help you conserve power or maximize performance. Viewing the current power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - To change power plan settings or create your changes. 4 Chapter 1 ... the settings as needed. 4. Power plans can change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your own power plan. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. or - Select Start >...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... adapter. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on battery power. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged... 6 Chapter 2 Using battery power However, a battery in the computer and the computer is not plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your ... battery power if the AC adapter is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on how you disconnect AC power. Computer battery...switches to save battery life when you work in storage, depending on AC power. 2 Using battery power When a charged battery is in the...
... adapter. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on battery power. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged... 6 Chapter 2 Using battery power However, a battery in the computer and the computer is not plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your ... battery power if the AC adapter is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on how you disconnect AC power. Computer battery...switches to save battery life when you work in storage, depending on AC power. 2 Using battery power When a charged battery is in the...