Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test ...on . When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology...
... drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test ...on . When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...left corner of the date, name, or other system information is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Identify the BIOS update that provides software ... Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your hard drive. At the download area, follow these steps: a. If the Setup Utility does not open with ...
...left corner of the date, name, or other system information is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Identify the BIOS update that provides software ... Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your hard drive. At the download area, follow these steps: a. If the Setup Utility does not open with ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... in the following section, an AutoPlay dialog box opens. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into an external power source while playing a BD. 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Press the release button (1) on the computer. 2. NOTE: If the tray is plugged into place...the edges to position it over the tray spindle. Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. NOTE: For best results, be sure that your AC adapter is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the spindle. 5. If...
... in the following section, an AutoPlay dialog box opens. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into an external power source while playing a BD. 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Press the release button (1) on the computer. 2. NOTE: If the tray is plugged into place...the edges to position it over the tray spindle. Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. NOTE: For best results, be sure that your AC adapter is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the spindle. 5. If...
Drives - Windows 7
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...for storing and accessing information. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ...9679; DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect...
...for storing and accessing information. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ...9679; DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... light (3) USB ports (2) (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) AC adapter light (6) Power connector Description Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to external power. Blinking: The optical drive is not connected to optical discs. Connects an AC adapter. 8 Chapter 2 Components Right-side components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different...
... light (3) USB ports (2) (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) AC adapter light (6) Power connector Description Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to external power. Blinking: The optical drive is not connected to optical discs. Connects an AC adapter. 8 Chapter 2 Components Right-side components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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Additional hardware components 13 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.
Additional hardware components 13 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.
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...adapter, identifying 13 antennas 12 applications key, Windows 6 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 7 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 7 B battery bay 14 battery bay, identifying 10 battery light, identifying 3 battery release latch, identifying 10 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 10 Bluetooth label 15 buttons power...components additional hardware 13 bottom 10 display 11 front 7 left-side 9 rear 7 right-side 8 top 2 connector, power 8 cord, power 13 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 9 drive light, identifying 4 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor port, ...
...adapter, identifying 13 antennas 12 applications key, Windows 6 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 7 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 7 B battery bay 14 battery bay, identifying 10 battery light, identifying 3 battery release latch, identifying 10 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 10 Bluetooth label 15 buttons power...components additional hardware 13 bottom 10 display 11 front 7 left-side 9 rear 7 right-side 8 top 2 connector, power 8 cord, power 13 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 9 drive light, identifying 4 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor port, ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...exiting Hibernation 2 Using the battery meter ...3 Using power plans ...4 Viewing the current power plan 4 Selecting a different power plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 4 2 Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter ...6 Testing an AC adapter ...7 3 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 9 ... battery levels 13 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 13 Resolving a low battery level when no...
...exiting Hibernation 2 Using the battery meter ...3 Using power plans ...4 Viewing the current power plan 4 Selecting a different power plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 4 2 Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter ...6 Testing an AC adapter ...7 3 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 9 ... battery levels 13 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 13 Resolving a low battery level when no...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... the following devices: WARNING! 2 Using external AC power External AC power is supplied through one of the following conditions: WARNING! 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...
... the following devices: WARNING! 2 Using external AC power External AC power is supplied through one of the following conditions: WARNING! 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...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... or damage to external AC power: 1. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer). Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet that is an important safety feature. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! To reduce the risk of the power cord into an AC outlet... 2 Using external AC power Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. To connect the computer to the equipment: Plug the power cord into the power connector (1) on the power cord, plug the cord...
... or damage to external AC power: 1. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer). Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet that is an important safety feature. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! To reduce the risk of the power cord into an AC outlet... 2 Using external AC power Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. To connect the computer to the equipment: Plug the power cord into the power connector (1) on the power cord, plug the cord...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... an AC outlet. 3. b. Remove the battery from the computer (3). 2. Turn the computer upside down on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. To test the AC adapter: 1. Turn on the computer. ● If the power light turns on, the AC adapter is functioning properly. ● If the power light remains off, the AC adapter is off. Testing an AC...
... an AC outlet. 3. b. Remove the battery from the computer (3). 2. Turn the computer upside down on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. To test the AC adapter: 1. Turn on the computer. ● If the power light turns on, the AC adapter is functioning properly. ● If the power light remains off, the AC adapter is off. Testing an AC...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...HP. 3 Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work . NOTE: The display brightness is plugged into external power, the computer runs on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter...storage, depending on how you disconnect AC power. When the computer is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to battery power if the AC adapter is running on AC power. If the computer contains a charged battery...
...HP. 3 Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work . NOTE: The display brightness is plugged into external power, the computer runs on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter...storage, depending on how you disconnect AC power. When the computer is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to battery power if the AC adapter is running on AC power. If the computer contains a charged battery...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...Connect the AC adapter to function properly. 2. Using Battery Check Battery Check, a part of the Total Care Advisor, provides information 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. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to the computer. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see...
...Connect the AC adapter to function properly. 2. Using Battery Check Battery Check, a part of the Total Care Advisor, provides information 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. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to the computer. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Tips for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, or an optional expansion product. Do not charge the computer battery while you use , or not installed. Charging a battery ...WARNING! The battery charges whenever the computer is fully charged, in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it . The...
...battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Tips for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, or an optional expansion product. Do not charge the computer battery while you use , or not installed. Charging a battery ...WARNING! The battery charges whenever the computer is fully charged, in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it . The...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. or - The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Turn on or in the Sleep state, the computer ...levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the...
... discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. or - The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Turn on or in the Sleep state, the computer ...levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...column so that you can reset them after the calibration. 4. Click Save changes. It is fully charged. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in the notification area, and then click ...and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after. 7. Click OK. 10. Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Calibrating a battery 15 Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that ...
...column so that you can reset them after the calibration. 4. Click Save changes. It is fully charged. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in the notification area, and then click ...and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after. 7. Click OK. 10. Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Calibrating a battery 15 Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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Index A AC adapter testing 7 AC adapter, connecting 6 B battery calibrating 15 charging 12, 15 conserving power 18 discharging 12 disposing 18 inserting 10 low battery levels 13 recharging 16 removing 10 replacing 18 storing 18 Battery Check 9 battery light 12, 13 battery power 8 battery release latch 10 battery temperature 18 C calibrating battery 15 charging batteries 12...
Index A AC adapter testing 7 AC adapter, connecting 6 B battery calibrating 15 charging 12, 15 conserving power 18 discharging 12 disposing 18 inserting 10 low battery levels 13 recharging 16 removing 10 replacing 18 storing 18 Battery Check 9 battery light 12, 13 battery power 8 battery release latch 10 battery temperature 18 C calibrating battery 15 charging batteries 12...