Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...left corner of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if...or restarting the computer. To use the arrow keys to your computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link...
...left corner of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if...or restarting the computer. To use the arrow keys to your computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Broadband gives you the freedom to stay connected to the Internet, send e-mail, or connect to networks based on a label inside the battery bay of a subscriber identity module (SIM). Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider (called a mobile network operator), which provides access to your computer. Some mobile network operators require...
... Broadband gives you the freedom to stay connected to the Internet, send e-mail, or connect to networks based on a label inside the battery bay of a subscriber identity module (SIM). Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider (called a mobile network operator), which provides access to your computer. Some mobile network operators require...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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If you . 6. Then shut down the computer. Remove the battery. 7. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. Close the display. 3. Reconnect external power. 10. Replace the battery. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Turn on by pressing the power button.... computer through the operating system. 2. Reconnect external devices. 11. 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...
If you . 6. Then shut down the computer. Remove the battery. 7. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. Close the display. 3. Reconnect external power. 10. Replace the battery. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Turn on by pressing the power button.... computer through the operating system. 2. Reconnect external devices. 11. 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...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...Reconnect external power. 10. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. If you . 6. Unplug the power cord from the slot (2). 8. Replace the battery. 9. Removing a SIM 15 Reconnect external devices. 11. Then shut down the computer. Press in 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. Close the display. 3. Remove the battery. 7. Turn the computer upside down on the SIM (1), and then remove...
...Reconnect external power. 10. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. If you . 6. Unplug the power cord from the slot (2). 8. Replace the battery. 9. Removing a SIM 15 Reconnect external devices. 11. Then shut down the computer. Press in 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. Close the display. 3. Remove the battery. 7. Turn the computer upside down on the SIM (1), and then remove...
Drives - Windows 7
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... metal surface of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 1 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of power, be handled with care. When the battery is the only source of damage to the computer, damage to media. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. The write process is sufficiently... drive from the drive bay, or traveling with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. If a drive must be sure that the battery is sensitive to a disc. 1 Handling drives Drives are included with the procedures to which they apply. If you are unsure whether the computer ...
... metal surface of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 1 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of power, be handled with care. When the battery is the only source of damage to the computer, damage to media. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. The write process is sufficiently... drive from the drive bay, or traveling with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. If a drive must be sure that the battery is sensitive to a disc. 1 Handling drives Drives are included with the procedures to which they apply. If you are unsure whether the computer ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... disc or from a network drive to the destination disc. Save the information to your hard drive to a destination disc. The write process is running on battery power. Copying a CD or DVD 1. To burn video files to copy into the drive. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with MP3 software installed...
... disc or from a network drive to the destination disc. Save the information to your hard drive to a destination disc. The write process is running on battery power. Copying a CD or DVD 1. To burn video files to copy into the drive. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with MP3 software installed...
Drives - Windows 7
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Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. 4 Replacing the hard ...
Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. 4 Replacing the hard ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional ... power source, the light is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Front components 5 NOTE: This table describes factory settings. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an...
...The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional ... power source, the light is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Front components 5 NOTE: This table describes factory settings. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the hard drive. Contains the memory module slots. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) WLAN module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (4)... (6) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. Holds the WLAN module. It is normal for use in ...
... module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the hard drive. Contains the memory module slots. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) WLAN module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (4)... (6) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. Holds the WLAN module. It is normal for use in ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged. Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Power lights* (2) (3) Wireless light (4) Num lock light (5) Battery light Description On: Caps lock is on. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state....on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged...
... Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged. Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Power lights* (2) (3) Wireless light (4) Num lock light (5) Battery light Description On: Caps lock is on. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state....on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged...
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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...for use . If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label: Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some... ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only): Provide information about the computer. The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only): Provides the serial number of the computer. ● Regulatory label: ...
...for use . If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label: Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some... ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only): Provide information about the computer. The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only): Provides the serial number of the computer. ● Regulatory label: ...
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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... (fn+f5) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of Sleep. Press fn+f5 to initiate the QuickLock security feature. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in system memory, the screen is cleared...or a Windows administrator password is playing, press fn+f9 to begin or resume the play . 6 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard The factory setting for critical battery action is in Windows Control Panel. To exit Sleep, press the power button. Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9) ...
... (fn+f5) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of Sleep. Press fn+f5 to initiate the QuickLock security feature. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in system memory, the screen is cleared...or a Windows administrator password is playing, press fn+f9 to begin or resume the play . 6 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard The factory setting for critical battery action is in Windows Control Panel. To exit Sleep, press the power button. Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9) ...
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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...-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. With the computer on the remote control (select models only). ●...TouchPad. Using power-saving states 1 When Hibernation is initiated, your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. You can exit Sleep in any of the following ways: ● Press fn+f5. ● Briefly press the...
...-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. With the computer on the remote control (select models only). ●...TouchPad. Using power-saving states 1 When Hibernation is initiated, your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. You can exit Sleep in any of the following ways: ● Press fn+f5. ● Briefly press the...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... will return to be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be required on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on and your work returns to the Shut down button...
... will return to be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be required on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on and your work returns to the Shut down button...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... 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. Using the battery meter 3 Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on battery or external power. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the far...
... 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. Using the battery meter 3 Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on battery or external power. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the far...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... click Change plan settings. 3. You can help you conserve power or maximize performance. or - Viewing the current power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and... then select a power plan from the list. - or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. To change power plan settings...
... click Change plan settings. 3. You can help you conserve power or maximize performance. or - Viewing the current power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and... then select a power plan from the list. - or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. To change power plan settings...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... if the AC adapter is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on battery power. WARNING! When the computer is disconnected from the computer. However, a battery in the computer whenever the computer is off and unplugged from HP. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on how you disconnect...
... if the AC adapter is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on battery power. WARNING! When the computer is disconnected from the computer. However, a battery in the computer whenever the computer is off and unplugged from HP. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on how you disconnect...