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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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Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Contains the two memory module slots. 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. Enables airflow to cool internal components.
Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Contains the two memory module slots. 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. Enables airflow to cool internal components.
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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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... agency approval markings required by some of 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 optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the...
... agency approval markings required by some of 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 optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains 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 NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from ...
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 NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from ...
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... computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work will return 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 closed, open ...the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Setting power options 47 You can be required on wakeup, you stopped working . To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click...
... computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work will return 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 closed, open ...the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Setting power options 47 You can be required on wakeup, you stopped working . To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click...
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...is a collection of the taskbar. Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options. - or - Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of system settings ...the arrow at the far right of the notification area). 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and then select a power plan from the list. - Select Start...
...is a collection of the taskbar. Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options. - or - Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of system settings ...the arrow at the far right of the notification area). 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and then select a power plan from the list. - Select Start...
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...display brightness 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 ...● Optional expansion product Connect the computer to save battery life. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When you...
...display brightness 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 ...● Optional expansion product Connect the computer to save battery life. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When you...
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... is not functioning and should be replaced. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it is connected to release the battery. c. Slide the battery release latch (1) to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on a ...If the power light turns on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 52 Chapter 5 Power management Remove the battery from the computer (3). 2. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove the battery from the computer. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following...
... is not functioning and should be replaced. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it is connected to release the battery. c. Slide the battery release latch (1) to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on a ...If the power light turns on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 52 Chapter 5 Power management Remove the battery from the computer (3). 2. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove the battery from the computer. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following...
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... increase display brightness, press f3 or reconnect the AC adapter. 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. Using Battery Check Battery Check, a part of the Total Care Advisor, provides information on the status of the Help and Support...
... increase display brightness, press f3 or reconnect the AC adapter. 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. Using Battery Check Battery Check, a part of the Total Care Advisor, provides information on the status of the Help and Support...
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... then rotate it downward until it is the sole power source can cause loss of the taskbar. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is seated (2). To remove the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 3. To prevent loss of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down on a flat surface...
... then rotate it downward until it is the sole power source can cause loss of the taskbar. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is seated (2). To remove the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 3. To prevent loss of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down on a flat surface...
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... charging it charges faster when the computer is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Using battery power 55 Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery charges whether the computer is plugged into external power through normal use , but it . ●...; If the battery has been unused for two weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of simply charging it. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional ...
... charging it charges faster when the computer is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Using battery power 55 Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery charges whether the computer is plugged into external power through normal use , but it . ●...; If the battery has been unused for two weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of simply charging it. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional ...
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... one of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not affect lights. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Turn on battery power. Tips for the computer reaches a low battery level, the AC adapter light blinks. Preferences set at ...on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains ...
... one of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not affect lights. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Turn on battery power. Tips for the computer reaches a low battery level, the AC adapter light blinks. Preferences set at ...on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains ...
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...steps: 1. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, ... in the notification area, and then click More power options. - or - Leave the computer plugged into external power. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is also not necessary to be calibrated more than once a month. The AC adapter light on the computer turns...
...steps: 1. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, ... in the notification area, and then click More power options. - or - Leave the computer plugged into external power. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is also not necessary to be calibrated more than once a month. The AC adapter light on the computer turns...
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Click OK. 10. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. Change the On battery setting to Never. 5. Record the On battery setting under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after . 7. Change the Turn off the display settings to Never. 9. Click Save changes. 58 Chapter 5 Power management 4.
Click OK. 10. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. Change the On battery setting to Never. 5. Record the On battery setting under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after . 7. Change the Turn off the display settings to Never. 9. Click Save changes. 58 Chapter 5 Power management 4.
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...before beginning the discharge procedure. ● If you plan to a low battery level. When the battery is being discharged. When the battery is recharged, the AC adapter light on when the battery is off . Unplug the computer from the system during the discharge procedure and... from its external power source, but the battery will not decrease automatically when the computer is fully recharged. Using battery power 59 To discharge a battery: 1. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is discharged. If the computer is off,...
...before beginning the discharge procedure. ● If you plan to a low battery level. When the battery is being discharged. When the battery is recharged, the AC adapter light on when the battery is off . Unplug the computer from the system during the discharge procedure and... from its external power source, but the battery will not decrease automatically when the computer is fully recharged. Using battery power 59 To discharge a battery: 1. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is discharged. If the computer is off,...
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...Change plan settings. 3. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. If the capacity is less than two weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. Click OK. 8. If a computer will be checked every six months. Reenter the settings that you recorded ...using them. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you recorded for one month or more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using . ● Use the f2 and f3 action keys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, ...
...Change plan settings. 3. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. If the capacity is less than two weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. Click OK. 8. If a computer will be checked every six months. Reenter the settings that you recorded ...using them. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you recorded for one month or more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using . ● Use the f2 and f3 action keys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, ...
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To reduce the risk of in fire or water. 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. For additional information, refer to the computer, and other factors. A message refers you need it...
To reduce the risk of in fire or water. 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. For additional information, refer to the computer, and other factors. A message refers you need it...
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...are notified that the computer is about to switch. When you switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can switch from battery power to AC power, the computer can choose to conserve battery life. If you prefer, you can switch back to high-performance mode when using HDMI..... Switching between graphics modes (select models only) Select computers are in slate mode, the screen orientation is reset when you switch between AC and battery power, you are using: ▲ Right-click on select models only. NOTE: In some instances, in order to close all programs before switching...
...are notified that the computer is about to switch. When you switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can switch from battery power to AC power, the computer can choose to conserve battery life. If you prefer, you can switch back to high-performance mode when using HDMI..... Switching between graphics modes (select models only) Select computers are in slate mode, the screen orientation is reset when you switch between AC and battery power, you are using: ▲ Right-click on select models only. NOTE: In some instances, in order to close all programs before switching...
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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 a USB port ● When the...
... 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 a USB port ● When the...