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... AC adapter ...52 Using battery power ...53 Finding battery information in Help and Support 53 Using Battery Check ...53 Displaying the remaining battery charge 54 Inserting or removing the battery 54 Charging a battery ...55 Maximizing battery discharge time 56 Managing low battery levels 56 Identifying low battery levels 56 Resolving a low battery level 56 Resolving a low battery level when external power...
... AC adapter ...52 Using battery power ...53 Finding battery information in Help and Support 53 Using Battery Check ...53 Displaying the remaining battery charge 54 Inserting or removing the battery 54 Charging a battery ...55 Maximizing battery discharge time 56 Managing low battery levels 56 Identifying low battery levels 56 Resolving a low battery level 56 Resolving a low battery level when external power...
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Releases the battery from the battery bay. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Enables airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Vents (4) (3) Battery release latch (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Contains the two memory module slots.
Releases the battery from the battery bay. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Enables airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Vents (4) (3) Battery release latch (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Contains the two memory module slots.
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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. Components 11
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. Components 11
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.... Labels The labels affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. This label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models only)-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the...
.... Labels The labels affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. This label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models only)-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the...
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If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. 46 Chapter 5 Power management CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss ...
If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. 46 Chapter 5 Power management CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss ...
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...in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any of inactivity when running on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and...the TouchPad. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is set at the...
...in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any of inactivity when running on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and...the TouchPad. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is set at the...
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... plan settings. 48 Chapter 5 Power management or - The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. or - Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of system settings that manages how the ...computer uses power. Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in the notification area, at the left side of the notification area). 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System...
... plan settings. 48 Chapter 5 Power management or - The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. or - Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of system settings that manages how the ...computer uses power. Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in the notification area, at the left side of the notification area). 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System...
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... AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional expansion product Connect the computer to charge. ● If the computer is turned on, the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. When you connect the...
... AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional expansion product Connect the computer to charge. ● If the computer is turned on, the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. When you connect the...
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...into an AC outlet. 3. To test the AC adapter: 1. d. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. Slide the battery release latch (1) to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC... power adapter. 52 Chapter 5 Power management Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove the battery from the computer. Remove the battery from the computer (3). 2. Contact technical support for information on . ● The power light is not functioning and...
...into an AC outlet. 3. To test the AC adapter: 1. d. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. Slide the battery release latch (1) to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC... power adapter. 52 Chapter 5 Power management Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove the battery from the computer. Remove the battery from the computer (3). 2. Contact technical support for information on . ● The power light is not functioning and...
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... power. 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. To run Battery Check: 1. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from HP. Using Battery Check Battery Check, a part of the Total Care Advisor, provides...
... power. 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. To run Battery Check: 1. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from HP. Using Battery Check Battery Check, a part of the Total Care Advisor, provides...
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... a flat surface. 3. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. 54 Chapter 5 Power management To prevent loss of the taskbar. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is seated (2). Insert the battery into place. Turn the computer upside down .... 3. Close the display. 2. Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down the...
... a flat surface. 3. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. 54 Chapter 5 Power management To prevent loss of the taskbar. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is seated (2). Insert the battery into place. Turn the computer upside down .... 3. Close the display. 2. Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down the...
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... faster when the computer is fully charged, in use , or not installed. Charging a battery WARNING! The battery charges whether the computer is on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the AC adapter light turns off . The AC adapter light displays charge status: ...9679; On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is off . Pivot the battery (2) upward, and then remove the battery from the computer (3). Charging may show ...
... faster when the computer is fully charged, in use , or not installed. Charging a battery WARNING! The battery charges whether the computer is on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the AC adapter light turns off . The AC adapter light displays charge status: ...9679; On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is off . Pivot the battery (2) upward, and then remove the battery from the computer (3). Charging may show ...
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... state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in this section describes...9679; AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on the computer. 56 Chapter 5 Power management ...
... state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in this section describes...9679; AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on the computer. 56 Chapter 5 Power management ...
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...the display settings listed in use, but it should not need to calibrate a new battery. To fully charge the battery: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Using battery power 57 or - Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Connect the computer to ... observe a significant change in the notification area, and then click More power options. - It is fully charged. Insert the battery into external power until the battery is also not necessary to be calibrated more than once a month. The AC adapter light on . 3. or - Under ...
...the display settings listed in use, but it should not need to calibrate a new battery. To fully charge the battery: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Using battery power 57 or - Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Connect the computer to ... observe a significant change in the notification area, and then click More power options. - It is fully charged. Insert the battery into external power until the battery is also not necessary to be calibrated more than once a month. The AC adapter light on . 3. or - Under ...
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Change the Turn off the display settings to Never. 9. Record the On battery setting under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after . 7. Click Save changes. 58 Chapter 5 Power management Click OK. 10. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. 4. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Change the On battery setting to Never. 5.
Change the Turn off the display settings to Never. 9. Record the On battery setting under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after . 7. Click Save changes. 58 Chapter 5 Power management Click OK. 10. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. 4. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Change the On battery setting to Never. 5.
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...following performance from its external power source, but the battery will not occur. Run the computer on battery power until the battery is off. 2. If the computer is off, turn off the computer. 2. Using battery power 59 When the battery is fully charged and the AC adapter light has ...from the system during the discharge, save your information before beginning the discharge procedure. ● If you are using it on when the battery is discharged, the AC adapter light turns off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle....
...following performance from its external power source, but the battery will not occur. Run the computer on battery power until the battery is off. 2. If the computer is off, turn off the computer. 2. Using battery power 59 When the battery is fully charged and the AC adapter light has ...from the system during the discharge, save your information before beginning the discharge procedure. ● If you are using it on when the battery is discharged, the AC adapter light turns off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle....
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...cards that you recorded for one month or more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Click OK. 8. Storing a battery CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for more . 60 Chapter 5 Power ... Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. Reenter the settings that you recorded for On battery. 7. Calibrate a battery before returning it has been stored for the items in the notification area, and then click...
...cards that you recorded for one month or more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Click OK. 8. Storing a battery CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for more . 60 Chapter 5 Power ... Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. Reenter the settings that you recorded for On battery. 7. Calibrate a battery before returning it has been stored for the items in the notification area, and then click...
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... indicator turns green-yellow. NOTE: To ensure that you always have battery power when you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Using battery power 61 Disposing of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush...Safety and Environmental Notices included with this computer. do not dispose of in fire or water. Battery Check notifies you to the HP Web site for more information about ordering a replacement battery. do not short external contacts; For additional information, refer to the computer, and other ...
... indicator turns green-yellow. NOTE: To ensure that you always have battery power when you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Using battery power 61 Disposing of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush...Safety and Environmental Notices included with this computer. do not dispose of in fire or water. Battery Check notifies you to the HP Web site for more information about ordering a replacement battery. do not short external contacts; For additional information, refer to the computer, and other ...
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... computer desktop, and then click Configure Switchable Graphics or Configure ATI PowerXpressTM. 62 Chapter 5 Power management When you switch between AC and battery power, you switch from using the highperformance mode to using the power-saving mode to the high-performance mode. NOTE: HDMI is about...in both high-performance mode and power-saving mode. When you can switch back to conserve battery life. If you prefer, you switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can switch from battery power to AC power, the computer can choose to continue using the same graphics mode.
... computer desktop, and then click Configure Switchable Graphics or Configure ATI PowerXpressTM. 62 Chapter 5 Power management When you switch between AC and battery power, you switch from using the highperformance mode to using the power-saving mode to the high-performance mode. NOTE: HDMI is about...in both high-performance mode and power-saving mode. When you can switch back to conserve battery life. If you prefer, you switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can switch from battery power to AC power, the computer can choose to continue using the same graphics mode.
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... the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down...: Unsaved information will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power, and then remove the battery. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. The Shut down the computer 63
... the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down...: Unsaved information will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power, and then remove the battery. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. The Shut down the computer 63