HP G72 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... cable. ● Flashing white-The computer is in Sleep. ● On white-The computer is connected to external power. ● Flashing amber-The computer is charged. ● Off-The computer is not connected to the computer. Attaches an optional security cable to external power. Connects an optional USB device. ENWW Right...
... cable. ● Flashing white-The computer is in Sleep. ● On white-The computer is connected to external power. ● Flashing amber-The computer is charged. ● Off-The computer is not connected to the computer. Attaches an optional security cable to external power. Connects an optional USB device. ENWW Right...
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... surfaces, use fixtures made only of static-safe materials. ● Keep the work surface and use an ionizer to avoid static charging. Workstation guidelines Follow these items only at static-free workstations. ● Place items on a grounded surface before inserting or removing connectors...38 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW When grounding is wired to ground and that proper materials are selected to dissipate electric charges. Be sure that mechanized equipment used for moving materials is not possible, use properly grounded tools and equipment. ● Use ...
... surfaces, use fixtures made only of static-safe materials. ● Keep the work surface and use an ionizer to avoid static charging. Workstation guidelines Follow these items only at static-free workstations. ● Place items on a grounded surface before inserting or removing connectors...38 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW When grounding is wired to ground and that proper materials are selected to dissipate electric charges. Be sure that mechanized equipment used for moving materials is not possible, use properly grounded tools and equipment. ● Use ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... Resolving a low battery level 58 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 58 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 58 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 58 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot ...exit Hibernation 58 Calibrating a battery ...58 Step 1: Fully charge the battery 58 Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 59 Step 3: Discharge the battery 60 Step 4: Fully recharge the battery 60 Step 5: ...
... Resolving a low battery level 58 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 58 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 58 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 58 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot ...exit Hibernation 58 Calibrating a battery ...58 Step 1: Fully charge the battery 58 Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 59 Step 3: Discharge the battery 60 Step 4: Fully recharge the battery 60 Step 5: ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... prevent the computer from the illustration in the Sleep state. ● On white: The computer is connected to external power. ● Amber: The battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is not connected to external power. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may look slightly...
... prevent the computer from the illustration in the Sleep state. ● On white: The computer is connected to external power. ● Amber: The battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is not connected to external power. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may look slightly...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... power plans 1. The battery meter allows you conserve power or maximize performance. You can help you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, ...at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options or to change power plan...
... power plans 1. The battery meter allows you conserve power or maximize performance. You can help you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, ...at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options or to change power plan...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... external AC power 51 To increase display brightness, press f3 or reconnect the AC adapter. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system software ● When you ...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 charge. ● If the computer is turned on, the battery meter icon in the ...
... external AC power 51 To increase display brightness, press f3 or reconnect the AC adapter. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system software ● When you ...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 charge. ● If the computer is turned on, the battery meter icon in the ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...the AC adapter. Finding battery information in Help and Support The battery information section of a power outage. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on the computer, display brightness, ...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. Connect the AC adapter...
...the AC adapter. Finding battery information in Help and Support The battery information section of a power outage. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on the computer, display brightness, ...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. Connect the AC adapter...
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... prevent loss of the taskbar. Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 3. 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...
... prevent loss of the taskbar. Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 3. 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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...a battery is new, has been unused for one month or more , or is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of simply charging it charges faster when the computer is fully charged, in use , or not installed. 56 Chapter 5 Power management Pivot the battery (2) ... from the computer (3). The battery charges whenever the computer is on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the AC adapter light turns off. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. Charging may show 100 percent charge before charging it. ● If the battery...
...a battery is new, has been unused for one month or more , or is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of simply charging it charges faster when the computer is fully charged, in use , or not installed. 56 Chapter 5 Power management Pivot the battery (2) ... from the computer (3). The battery charges whenever the computer is on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the AC adapter light turns off. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. Charging may show 100 percent charge before charging it. ● If the battery...
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... the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on battery power. If a low battery level is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in Windows Control Panel. Tips for the computer reaches a low battery level, the AC adapter light blinks. Managing low battery levels...
... the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on battery power. If a low battery level is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in Windows Control Panel. Tips for the computer reaches a low battery level, the AC adapter light blinks. Managing low battery levels...
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... observe a significant change in use, but it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off . 58 Chapter 5 Power management Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the... AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is available ▲ Connect one of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and ...
... observe a significant change in use, but it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off . 58 Chapter 5 Power management Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the... AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is available ▲ Connect one of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and ...
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The AC adapter light on the computer turns on the computer turns off once the battery is fully charged. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Click OK. 10. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. ...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. Change the On battery setting to Never. 5. Record the Turn off the display settings to Never. 9. Click Save changes. Using battery power 59...
The AC adapter light on the computer turns on the computer turns off once the battery is fully charged. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Click OK. 10. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. ...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. Change the On battery setting to Never. 5. Record the Turn off the display settings to Never. 9. Click Save changes. Using battery power 59...
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...2. Run the computer on when the battery is discharged. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the AC adapter light has turned off. 60 Chapter 5 Power management If the computer is off, turn it . ● If ...do not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will charge faster if the computer is being discharged. When the battery is fully recharged. To discharge a battery: 1. Unplug the computer from the system...
...2. Run the computer on when the battery is discharged. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the AC adapter light has turned off. 60 Chapter 5 Power management If the computer is off, turn it . ● If ...do not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will charge faster if the computer is being discharged. When the battery is fully recharged. To discharge a battery: 1. Unplug the computer from the system...
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... a stored battery, place it to high temperatures for the items in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click OK. 8. To prolong the charge of time. If the capacity is less than two weeks, remove the battery and store it to storage. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Storing a battery...
... a stored battery, place it to high temperatures for the items in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click OK. 8. To prolong the charge of time. If the capacity is less than two weeks, remove the battery and store it to storage. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Storing a battery...
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If the battery is not charging properly, or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. For additional information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices included with this computer. ... battery power when you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Disposing of in fire or water. Battery Check notifies you need it, HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. 62 Chapter 5 Power management...
If the battery is not charging properly, or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. For additional information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices included with this computer. ... battery power when you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Disposing of in fire or water. Battery Check notifies you need it, HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. 62 Chapter 5 Power management...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... apply. Additional cautions are included with cleaning products. 6 Drives Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. An external hard drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer.
... apply. Additional cautions are included with cleaning products. 6 Drives Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. An external hard drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer.
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... 36 AutoPlay 71 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 109 personal files 109 templates 109 battery calibrating 58 charging 56, 58 conserving power 61 discharging 57 disposing 62 identifying 11 inserting 55 low battery levels 57 recharging 60 removing 55 replacing 62... 102 CD burning 73 copying 72 playing 69 removing 74 CD drive 79 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup Utility 99 charging batteries 56, 58 checking audio functions 40 compartments memory module 8 components additional hardware 11 bottom 8 display 9 left-side 7 right-side 6 ...
... 36 AutoPlay 71 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 109 personal files 109 templates 109 battery calibrating 58 charging 56, 58 conserving power 61 discharging 57 disposing 62 identifying 11 inserting 55 low battery levels 57 recharging 60 removing 55 replacing 62... 102 CD burning 73 copying 72 playing 69 removing 74 CD drive 79 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup Utility 99 charging batteries 56, 58 checking audio functions 40 compartments memory module 8 components additional hardware 11 bottom 8 display 9 left-side 7 right-side 6 ...