Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... this Change the Setup Utility language. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and ...Utility menus Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Run a diagnostic test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test...
... this Change the Setup Utility language. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and ...Utility menus Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Run a diagnostic test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test...
Drives - Windows 7
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.... 6. 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 NOTE: For best results, be sure that your AC adapter is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to position it over the tray spindle. Turn...
.... 6. 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 NOTE: For best results, be sure that your AC adapter is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to position it over the tray spindle. Turn...
Drives - Windows 7
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...for storing and accessing information. 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 ● 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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer. 2. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of...
...for storing and accessing information. 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 ● 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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer. 2. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of...
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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... 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 external AC power under any of the following conditions: WARNING! 2 Using external AC power External AC power is automatically decreased to save battery...
... 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 external AC power under any of the following conditions: WARNING! 2 Using external AC power External AC power is automatically decreased to save battery...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... at all times. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by unplugging the power cord from the computer). Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) 3pin outlet. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. Plug the other end of electric shock...
... at all times. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by unplugging the power cord from the computer). Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) 3pin outlet. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. Plug the other end of electric shock...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... computer upside down on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. b. Slide the battery release latch (1) to the computer, and then plug it is connected to AC power: ● The computer will not turn on. ● The display does not turn on. ● The power light is off , the AC adapter is functioning properly. ● If the...
... computer upside down on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. b. Slide the battery release latch (1) to the computer, and then plug it is connected to AC power: ● The computer will not turn on. ● The display does not turn on. ● The power light is off , the AC adapter is functioning properly. ● If the...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from HP. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to save battery ...life when you work in case of a power outage. To increase display brightness, use only...
...fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from HP. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to save battery ...life when you work in case of a power outage. To increase display brightness, use only...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...information section of the taskbar. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to the computer. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲...information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to see if they are functioning properly, and ...and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to maximize battery life ●...
...information section of the taskbar. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to the computer. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲...information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to see if they are functioning properly, and ...and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to maximize battery life ●...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... battery is new, has been unused for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in use... power through normal use while on the features you are charging a new battery, charge it charges faster when the computer is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Tips for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter,...
... battery is new, has been unused for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in use... power through normal use while on the features you are charging a new battery, charge it charges faster when the computer is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Tips for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter,...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. 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. Preferences set at the factory. Managing low battery levels...Resolving a low battery level when external power is on the computer. Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved information. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a...
...battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. 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. Preferences set at the factory. Managing low battery levels...Resolving a low battery level when external power is on the computer. Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved information. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... the display settings listed in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it should not need to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to...
... the display settings listed in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it should not need to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to...
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...