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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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Enables airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. 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. Contains the two memory module slots. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
Enables airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. 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. Contains the two memory module slots. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
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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 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.
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... troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are 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...
... troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are 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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..., or loss of networking connection or perform any computer functions while 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
..., or loss of networking connection or perform any computer functions while 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
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... have set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns...
... have set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns...
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...icon (the arrow at the far right of the taskbar. - Under Behaviors, select Show icons and notifications for the Power icon. 4. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. - Select a power plan, and then click Change plan ...48 Chapter 5 Power management Using power plans A power plan is located in the notification area, at the left side of the taskbar. or - The battery meter allows you conserve power or maximize performance. Click OK. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and then select a...
...icon (the arrow at the far right of the taskbar. - Under Behaviors, select Show icons and notifications for the Power icon. 4. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. - Select a power plan, and then click Change plan ...48 Chapter 5 Power management Using power plans A power plan is located in the notification area, at the left side of the taskbar. or - The battery meter allows you conserve power or maximize performance. Click OK. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and then select a...
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... are writing information to a CD or DVD When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to charge. ● If the computer is supplied through one of the following conditions:...AC power is turned on, the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. To reduce potential safety issues, use only 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 ...
... are writing information to a CD or DVD When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to charge. ● If the computer is supplied through one of the following conditions:...AC power is turned on, the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. To reduce potential safety issues, use only 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 ...
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Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it into an AC outlet. 3. Remove the battery from the computer (3). 2. Shut down on . ● The power light is not functioning and should be replaced. 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 a flat surface. Pivot the...
Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it into an AC outlet. 3. Remove the battery from the computer (3). 2. Shut down on . ● The power light is not functioning and should be replaced. 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 a flat surface. Pivot the...
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... in the computer and the computer is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. To increase display brightness, press f3 or reconnect the AC adapter. WARNING! Select...
... in the computer and the computer is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. To increase display brightness, press f3 or reconnect the AC adapter. WARNING! Select...
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...Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. 54 Chapter 5 Power management Insert the battery into place. The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into the battery bay (1) , and then rotate it downward until it is the...a flat surface. 3. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 3. To insert the battery: 1. 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...
...Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. 54 Chapter 5 Power management Insert the battery into place. The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into the battery bay (1) , and then rotate it downward until it is the...a flat surface. 3. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 3. To insert the battery: 1. 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...
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... charges faster when the computer is off. The battery charges whether the computer is charging, the battery meter in use , or not installed. Pivot the battery (2) upward, and then remove the battery from the computer (3). The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power... is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before charging it . Using battery power 55 To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full...
... charges faster when the computer is off. The battery charges whether the computer is charging, the battery meter in use , or not installed. Pivot the battery (2) upward, and then remove the battery from the computer (3). The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power... is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before charging it . Using battery power 55 To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full...
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...remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Turn on battery power. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not restore power until the... power lights turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in...
...remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Turn on battery power. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not restore power until the... power lights turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in...
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...to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is fully charged. Connect the computer to be calibrated more than once a month. Leave the computer plugged into external power. The AC... adapter light on . 3. or - It is fully charged. To fully charge the battery: 1. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Record the Turn off the display settings ...
...to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is fully charged. Connect the computer to be calibrated more than once a month. Leave the computer plugged into external power. The AC... adapter light on . 3. or - It is fully charged. To fully charge the battery: 1. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Record the Turn off the display settings ...
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Change the Turn off the display settings to Never. 9. Change the On battery setting to Never. 5. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. 4. Record the On battery setting under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after . 7. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. Click Save changes. 58 Chapter 5 Power management Click OK. 10.
Change the Turn off the display settings to Never. 9. Change the On battery setting to Never. 5. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. 4. Record the On battery setting under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after . 7. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. Click Save changes. 58 Chapter 5 Power management Click OK. 10.
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... unattended during the discharge procedure and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect the following performance from its external power source, but the battery will not occur. When the battery is fully recharged. You can discharge whether or not you are using it on the computer turns off , turn it . ●...; If you use the computer while the battery is recharging, but do not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will discharge faster while you are using the computer, but the...
... unattended during the discharge procedure and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect the following performance from its external power source, but the battery will not occur. When the battery is fully recharged. You can discharge whether or not you are using it on the computer turns off , turn it . ●...; If you use the computer while the battery is recharging, but do not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will discharge faster while you are using the computer, but the...
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...Click OK. 8. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. If the capacity is less than two weeks, remove the battery and store it to high temperatures for the items in a cool, dry place. Reenter the settings that you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation..., or shut down the computer. Reenter the setting that you recorded for one month or more. 60 Chapter 5 Power management Conserving battery power ● Select the power saver power plan through Power Options under System and Security in the notification area, and then click More...
...Click OK. 8. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. If the capacity is less than two weeks, remove the battery and store it to high temperatures for the items in a cool, dry place. Reenter the settings that you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation..., or shut down the computer. Reenter the setting that you recorded for one month or more. 60 Chapter 5 Power management Conserving battery power ● Select the power saver power plan through Power Options under System and Security in the notification area, and then click More...
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... Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices included with this computer. If the battery is not charging properly, or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. A message refers you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. do not disassemble, crush, or puncture...
... Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices included with this computer. If the battery is not charging properly, or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. A message refers you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. do not disassemble, crush, or puncture...
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.... NOTE: In some instances, in both high-performance mode and power-saving mode. NOTE: HDMI is reset when you switch between AC and battery power, you to high-performance mode when using the same graphics mode. When the switch is complete, a notification appears in slate mode, the...may prompt you are equipped with switchable graphics and have two modes for a few seconds. Similarly, when you can switch back to conserve battery life. NOTE: When select computer models are using the power-saving mode to the high-performance mode. It may support HDMI in high-performance...
.... NOTE: In some instances, in both high-performance mode and power-saving mode. NOTE: HDMI is reset when you switch between AC and battery power, you to high-performance mode when using the same graphics mode. When the switch is complete, a notification appears in slate mode, the...may prompt you are equipped with switchable graphics and have two modes for a few seconds. Similarly, when you can switch back to conserve battery life. NOTE: When select computer models are using the power-saving mode to the high-performance mode. It may support HDMI in high-performance...
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...button, the recommended procedure is 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 must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. Shut down the...Hibernation, you are unable to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power, and then remove the battery. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start. 3. Click Shut down. The Shut down command closes all open programs,...
...button, the recommended procedure is 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 must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. Shut down the...Hibernation, you are unable to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power, and then remove the battery. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start. 3. Click Shut down. The Shut down command closes all open programs,...