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Component Component 1 AC adapter 3 Primary battery 2 Computer 4 Power cord ✎ Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by computer model. Basic Setup 1 Unpack the box ✎ Computer color, features, and options may vary by region and country. Getting Started 1
Component Component 1 AC adapter 3 Primary battery 2 Computer 4 Power cord ✎ Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by computer model. Basic Setup 1 Unpack the box ✎ Computer color, features, and options may vary by region and country. Getting Started 1
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... AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. ■ Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from HP. 3 Connect the computer to external power Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of the computer) remains on... to external power until the new battery has been fully charged. Basic Setup 2 Insert the battery Å WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter or battery provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery ...
... AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. ■ Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from HP. 3 Connect the computer to external power Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of the computer) remains on... to external power until the new battery has been fully charged. Basic Setup 2 Insert the battery Å WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter or battery provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery ...
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Getting Started 3 4 Open the computer Basic Setup 5 Turn on the computer ✎ If the computer does not start up, be sure that the power cord and AC adapter connections are secure.
Getting Started 3 4 Open the computer Basic Setup 5 Turn on the computer ✎ If the computer does not start up, be sure that the power cord and AC adapter connections are secure.
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Press esc to return to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Click your hard drive. 6. You may not be downloaded. b. Make... Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer to download. Getting Started 9 Use the arrow keys to an optional power source. Do not download or install a BIOS update...-screen instructions to install the update. ✎ If you connect your country or region. 2. Follow the on battery power, docked in the product box, and then press enter. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. What's Next? 3....
Press esc to return to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Click your hard drive. 6. You may not be downloaded. b. Make... Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer to download. Getting Started 9 Use the arrow keys to an optional power source. Do not download or install a BIOS update...-screen instructions to install the update. ✎ If you connect your country or region. 2. Follow the on battery power, docked in the product box, and then press enter. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. What's Next? 3....
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...computer. Although the computer can be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with this section may be supplied by HP for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms. Operating environment The operating environment information in...can operate on DC power, which can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by an AC or a DC power source. Factor Metric U.S. Product Information and Troubleshooting Input power The power information in this computer...
...computer. Although the computer can be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with this section may be supplied by HP for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms. Operating environment The operating environment information in...can operate on DC power, which can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by an AC or a DC power source. Factor Metric U.S. Product Information and Troubleshooting Input power The power information in this computer...
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...through devices and security wands. Shut down the computer. ■ Take along a backup of your information. 2. Keep the backup separate from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in which you plan to use of these traveling and shipping tips: ■ .... ■ When traveling by air, carry the computer as hand luggage, and do not attempt to power the computer with the rest of your itinerary. ❏ Check the power cord and adapter requirements for each location in with a voltage converter kit sold for traveling or shipping: 1. Turn off ...
...through devices and security wands. Shut down the computer. ■ Take along a backup of your information. 2. Keep the backup separate from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in which you plan to use of these traveling and shipping tips: ■ .... ■ When traveling by air, carry the computer as hand luggage, and do not attempt to power the computer with the rest of your itinerary. ❏ Check the power cord and adapter requirements for each location in with a voltage converter kit sold for traveling or shipping: 1. Turn off ...
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...this computer. ■ If the computer is running on battery power or is plugged into an external power source other than an AC outlet, plug the computer into the outlet to be sure that the power cord and AC adapter connections are secure. The following emergency shutdown procedures in the ... remove the battery. 14 Getting Started Be sure that the outlet is providing adequate power. ✎ Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one approved by HP for more details. The computer screen is blank If the screen is functioning abnormally Follow these suggestions if the ...
...this computer. ■ If the computer is running on battery power or is plugged into an external power source other than an AC outlet, plug the computer into the outlet to be sure that the power cord and AC adapter connections are secure. The following emergency shutdown procedures in the ... remove the battery. 14 Getting Started Be sure that the outlet is providing adequate power. ✎ Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one approved by HP for more details. The computer screen is blank If the screen is functioning abnormally Follow these suggestions if the ...
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...or the cable modem. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all device connections are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the ...International Standard for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Getting Started 15 The wireless ...
...or the cable modem. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all device connections are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the ...International Standard for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Getting Started 15 The wireless ...
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...(select models only 9 Wireless antennas (select models only 9 Additional hardware components 11 Identifying the labels ...11 2 Power management Setting power options ...13 Using power-saving states 13 Initiating and exiting Sleep 13 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 14 Using the battery meter ...14 Using... power plans ...14 Viewing the current power plan 14 Selecting a different power plan 15 Customizing power plans 15 Setting password protection on wakeup 15 Using external AC power ...15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Testing an AC adapter ...17 Using battery power ...17 ...
...(select models only 9 Wireless antennas (select models only 9 Additional hardware components 11 Identifying the labels ...11 2 Power management Setting power options ...13 Using power-saving states 13 Initiating and exiting Sleep 13 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 14 Using the battery meter ...14 Using... power plans ...14 Viewing the current power plan 14 Selecting a different power plan 15 Customizing power plans 15 Setting password protection on wakeup 15 Using external AC power ...15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Testing an AC adapter ...17 Using battery power ...17 ...
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Left-side components Component (1) Battery light (2) Power connector (3) External monitor port (4) Vent (5) USB ports (2) Description ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● ...level. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Identifying the hardware 7 Connects an AC adapter. If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. NOTE... rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light turns off until the battery reaches a low battery level.
Left-side components Component (1) Battery light (2) Power connector (3) External monitor port (4) Vent (5) USB ports (2) Description ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● ...level. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Identifying the hardware 7 Connects an AC adapter. If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. NOTE... rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light turns off until the battery reaches a low battery level.
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...9702; Product Name (1). Identifying the labels 11 This is unique 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. Identifying the labels The labels... affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to each product. ◦ Part Number/Product Number (p/n) (3). This number provides specific ...
...9702; Product Name (1). Identifying the labels 11 This is unique 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. Identifying the labels The labels... affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to each product. ◦ Part Number/Product Number (p/n) (3). This number provides specific ...
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... 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 docking device or... expansion product Connect the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow the on wakeup. 3. or - Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and then select a power...
... 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 docking device or... expansion product Connect the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow the on wakeup. 3. or - Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and then select a power...
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... (3). 16 Chapter 2 Power management Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by unplugging the power cord from the computer). Plug the power cord into the power connector (1) on the ...notification area changes appearance. The grounding pin is turned on the power cord, plug the cord into an AC outlet that is automatically decreased to external AC power: 1. Plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter (2). 3. Plug the other end of electric shock or damage to...
... (3). 16 Chapter 2 Power management Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by unplugging the power cord from the computer). Plug the power cord into the power connector (1) on the ...notification area changes appearance. The grounding pin is turned on the power cord, plug the cord into an AC outlet that is automatically decreased to external AC power: 1. Plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter (2). 3. Plug the other end of electric shock or damage to...
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... in storage, depending on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. When the computer is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on , the AC adapter is functioning properly. ● If the...
... in storage, depending on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. When the computer is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on , the AC adapter is functioning properly. ● If the...
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...Charging a battery WARNING! Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is off . Using battery power 19 The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through normal use before charging it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. ● Allow ...; If the battery has been unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow...
...Charging a battery WARNING! Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is off . Using battery power 19 The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through normal use before charging it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. ● Allow ...; If the battery has been unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow...
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... computer is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Turn on the computer. Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing the...
... computer is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Turn on the computer. Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing the...
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.... ● If you can reset them after so that you plan to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is fully charged. or - Change the Turn off the display and ... so that you can discharge whether or not you are using the computer, but the battery will not occur. 22 Chapter 2 Power management Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Change the On battery setting to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. Insert the battery into the...
.... ● If you can reset them after so that you plan to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is fully charged. or - Change the Turn off the display and ... so that you can discharge whether or not you are using the computer, but the battery will not occur. 22 Chapter 2 Power management Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Change the On battery setting to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. Insert the battery into the...
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...HP Web site at http://www.hpshopping.com. Additional security features are designed to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup. You can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. The way you need to use of the computer Power... feature Unauthorized use . These deterrents may not prevent a product from an optical drive, diskette drive, or internal network adapter Unauthorized access to data Boot options feature in Computer Setup* ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to act as deterrents...
...HP Web site at http://www.hpshopping.com. Additional security features are designed to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup. You can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. The way you need to use of the computer Power... feature Unauthorized use . These deterrents may not prevent a product from an optical drive, diskette drive, or internal network adapter Unauthorized access to data Boot options feature in Computer Setup* ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to act as deterrents...
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...docking device or expansion product. 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/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● MultiBay device Using... about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to a USB port on the computer and enables you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. If you to use , refer to the user guide that the device is turned off and...
...docking device or expansion product. 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/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● MultiBay device Using... about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to a USB port on the computer and enables you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. If you to use , refer to the user guide that the device is turned off and...
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... You will be available for BIOS updates. 1. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path you check the HP Web site periodically for your hard drive. 6. Double-click the file that you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after it has...procedures vary. If no instructions are posted as needed. Click your hard drive that are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running ...
... You will be available for BIOS updates. 1. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path you check the HP Web site periodically for your hard drive. 6. Double-click the file that you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after it has...procedures vary. If no instructions are posted as needed. Click your hard drive that are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running ...