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...of defective parts, including hard drives identified by HP Intelligent Manageability software as "HP") with "1 YR," "2 YR," or "3 YR" marked on the serial number label located on the back of the unit Included HP accessories, digital writing pen, and batteries Duration of Warranty Period 1 year, 2 ...years, or 3 years, according to the serial number label 1 Year Non-HP accessories Not warranted by or leased from HP Computer Corporation, its worldwide subsidiaries, ...
...of defective parts, including hard drives identified by HP Intelligent Manageability software as "HP") with "1 YR," "2 YR," or "3 YR" marked on the serial number label located on the back of the unit Included HP accessories, digital writing pen, and batteries Duration of Warranty Period 1 year, 2 ...years, or 3 years, according to the serial number label 1 Year Non-HP accessories Not warranted by or leased from HP Computer Corporation, its worldwide subsidiaries, ...
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Contents Default Power Settings 2-9 Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off 2-10 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 2-11 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 2-12 Using Emergency Shutdown ...16 Using a Security Password 2-16 Processor Performance Controls 2-17 Battery Packs 2-19 Identifying Battery Packs 2-20 Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery Pack. . . . 2-21 Charging Battery Packs 2-23 Charging a New Battery Pack 2-24 Charging an In-Use Battery Pack 2-24 Monitoring the Charge of a Battery Pack 2-25 Obtaining Accurate Charge Information 2-25 Displaying Charge Information...
Contents Default Power Settings 2-9 Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off 2-10 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 2-11 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 2-12 Using Emergency Shutdown ...16 Using a Security Password 2-16 Processor Performance Controls 2-17 Battery Packs 2-19 Identifying Battery Packs 2-20 Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery Pack. . . . 2-21 Charging Battery Packs 2-23 Charging a New Battery Pack 2-24 Charging an In-Use Battery Pack 2-24 Monitoring the Charge of a Battery Pack 2-25 Obtaining Accurate Charge Information 2-25 Displaying Charge Information...
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... Models Only 3-3 Using an External Mouse 3-5 Setting Mouse Preferences 3-5 Hotkeys 3-6 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference 3-7 Initiating Standby (fn+f3 3-8 Switching Displays (fn+f4 3-9 Viewing Battery Charge Information (fn+f8 3-9 Decreasing Screen Brightness (fn+f9 3-10 Increasing Screen Brightness (fn+f10 3-10 Displaying System Information (fn+esc 3-10 Using Hotkeys with...
... Models Only 3-3 Using an External Mouse 3-5 Setting Mouse Preferences 3-5 Hotkeys 3-6 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference 3-7 Initiating Standby (fn+f3 3-8 Switching Displays (fn+f4 3-9 Viewing Battery Charge Information (fn+f8 3-9 Decreasing Screen Brightness (fn+f9 3-10 Increasing Screen Brightness (fn+f10 3-10 Displaying System Information (fn+esc 3-10 Using Hotkeys with...
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...battery reaches a low-battery condition. Off: The notebook is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. Green: A battery pack is close to an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in standby mode. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is off . When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery... 3 Power/standby light 4 Battery light 5 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light 6 Volume mute light 7 Num lock light 8 Caps lock light Notebook Features Description Green: The notebook is on . On: System...
...battery reaches a low-battery condition. Off: The notebook is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. Green: A battery pack is close to an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in standby mode. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is off . When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery... 3 Power/standby light 4 Battery light 5 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light 6 Volume mute light 7 Num lock light 8 Caps lock light Notebook Features Description Green: The notebook is on . On: System...
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... is enabled. On: Num lock is turned off when all batteries in the notebook are fully charged. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. Hardware and Software Guide 1-5 Blinking amber: A battery pack that is being accessed. Green: A battery pack is close to an external power source, the light is...
... is enabled. On: Num lock is turned off when all batteries in the notebook are fully charged. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. Hardware and Software Guide 1-5 Blinking amber: A battery pack that is being accessed. Green: A battery pack is close to an external power source, the light is...
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Releases the primary battery pack from the battery bay. The primary battery locking latches must be in the unlocked position. Component 1 Primary battery bay 2 Primary battery release latches (2) 3 Travel battery connector 4 Expansion memory module compartment Description Holds the primary battery pack. Connect an optional travel battery. Contains the expansion memory module slot. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1-23 Notebook Features Bottom Components ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook.
Releases the primary battery pack from the battery bay. The primary battery locking latches must be in the unlocked position. Component 1 Primary battery bay 2 Primary battery release latches (2) 3 Travel battery connector 4 Expansion memory module compartment Description Holds the primary battery pack. Connect an optional travel battery. Contains the expansion memory module slot. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1-23 Notebook Features Bottom Components ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook.
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... position. Connects an optional travel battery. Holds the hard drive. Notebook Features Component 1 Primary battery bay 2 Primary battery release latches (2) 3 Travel battery connector 4 Expansion memory module compartment 5 Hard drive bay 6 Vents (4) Description Holds the primary battery pack. Enable airflow to cool ...internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Hardware and Software Guide 1-25 Using the notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket...
... position. Connects an optional travel battery. Holds the hard drive. Notebook Features Component 1 Primary battery bay 2 Primary battery release latches (2) 3 Travel battery connector 4 Expansion memory module compartment 5 Hard drive bay 6 Vents (4) Description Holds the primary battery pack. Enable airflow to cool ...internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Hardware and Software Guide 1-25 Using the notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket...
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Notebook Features 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 Primary battery pack Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* (select models only) Connects an internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. *Modem cables and power cords vary in appearance by model. 1-26 Hardware and Software Guide Battery packs vary by region and country.
Notebook Features 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 Primary battery pack Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* (select models only) Connects an internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. *Modem cables and power cords vary in appearance by model. 1-26 Hardware and Software Guide Battery packs vary by region and country.
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... available power source has reached a low-battery condition. Puts the notebook in standby mode. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is turned off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition. Initiates standby. Hardware and Software Guide 2-3 Off: The notebook is off or in the notebook are fully charged. Component 3 Power/standby light 4 Battery light 5 fn+f3 6 Display switch Power...
... available power source has reached a low-battery condition. Puts the notebook in standby mode. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is turned off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition. Initiates standby. Hardware and Software Guide 2-3 Off: The notebook is off or in the notebook are fully charged. Component 3 Power/standby light 4 Battery light 5 fn+f3 6 Display switch Power...
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... power adapter 2-4 Hardware and Software Guide Task Work in most software applications Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook Install or modify system software or write to a CD Recommended Power Source ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook ■ External power supplied through one of the following table indicates the best power sources...
... power adapter 2-4 Hardware and Software Guide Task Work in most software applications Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook Install or modify system software or write to a CD Recommended Power Source ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook ■ External power supplied through one of the following table indicates the best power sources...
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...system. When you resume from standby, your work before initiating standby is not usually necessary, but it is a recommended precaution. ■ When the notebook is cleared. They can be initiated by you left off. ■ Saving your work is saved in random access memory (RAM) and the ...screen is in this chapter for extended periods. Standby Ä CAUTION: To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave your work returns to system components that are energy-saving features that conserve power and reduce startup time. Refer to an...
...system. When you resume from standby, your work before initiating standby is not usually necessary, but it is a recommended precaution. ■ When the notebook is cleared. They can be initiated by you left off. ■ Saving your work is saved in random access memory (RAM) and the ...screen is in this chapter for extended periods. Standby Ä CAUTION: To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave your work returns to system components that are energy-saving features that conserve power and reduce startup time. Refer to an...
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...is not displayed as an option if it in hibernation: ■ Do not dock the notebook or undock the notebook from hibernation, your work while power is disabled and the system reaches a low-battery condition, the system will not automatically save your work to select it has been disabled.... When you left off. When the notebook is in the Power Options window. However, if hibernation is on the hard...
...is not displayed as an option if it in hibernation: ■ Do not dock the notebook or undock the notebook from hibernation, your work while power is disabled and the system reaches a low-battery condition, the system will not automatically save your work to select it has been disabled.... When you left off. When the notebook is in the Power Options window. However, if hibernation is on the hard...
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...you resume from external power for an extended period. Initiating hibernation clears the screen and saves your notebook. ✎ You cannot initiate any type of the battery pack when the notebook will be unused and disconnected from standby. Power Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown The following sections... explain when to initiate standby or hibernation and when to shut down the notebook and removing the battery pack is in standby, it uses less power than when it was in hibernation, it uses much less power than ...
...you resume from external power for an extended period. Initiating hibernation clears the screen and saves your notebook. ✎ You cannot initiate any type of the battery pack when the notebook will be unused and disconnected from standby. Power Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown The following sections... explain when to initiate standby or hibernation and when to shut down the notebook and removing the battery pack is in standby, it uses less power than when it was in hibernation, it uses much less power than ...
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... the power supply is uncertain, you do not have access to an external power supply. Note the following guidelines: ■ If the notebook is in standby or hibernation, you cannot initiate an infrared or Bluetooth transmission. ■ If standby or hibernation is accidentally initiated while a... CAUTION: Do not initiate standby or hibernation while using drive media. Do you are operating the notebook on battery power and do one of audio or video playback functionality. If the battery pack fails, hibernation saves your work to continue?" It is in possible video and audio degradation...
... the power supply is uncertain, you do not have access to an external power supply. Note the following guidelines: ■ If the notebook is in standby or hibernation, you cannot initiate an infrared or Bluetooth transmission. ■ If standby or hibernation is accidentally initiated while a... CAUTION: Do not initiate standby or hibernation while using drive media. Do you are operating the notebook on battery power and do one of audio or video playback functionality. If the battery pack fails, hibernation saves your work to continue?" It is in possible video and audio degradation...
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...■ Your work returns to initiate standby. or systeminitiated standby. ■ If the display was closed while the notebook was in the Power Options window. battery power, the system ■ The screen clears. Hardware and Software Guide 2-11 Power Initiating or Resuming from the ...list, and then click OK.)* ■ Close the notebook lid. Allow the system to the screen. *Depending on , press ...
...■ Your work returns to initiate standby. or systeminitiated standby. ■ If the display was closed while the notebook was in the Power Options window. battery power, the system ■ The screen clears. Hardware and Software Guide 2-11 Power Initiating or Resuming from the ...list, and then click OK.)* ■ Close the notebook lid. Allow the system to the screen. *Depending on , press ...
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... screen clears. Power settings and timeouts can be called the Shut Down button. †If the system initiated hibernation because of notebook inactivity. ■ When the battery pack(s) reach a critical low-battery condition. If the notebook is the only power source.) Hardware and Software Guide 2-13 enabled). ■ After 30 minutes of a critical low...
... screen clears. Power settings and timeouts can be called the Shut Down button. †If the system initiated hibernation because of notebook inactivity. ■ When the battery pack(s) reach a critical low-battery condition. If the notebook is the only power source.) Hardware and Software Guide 2-13 enabled). ■ After 30 minutes of a critical low...
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...and you can change the default settings for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. For more information about removing and storing the battery pack, refer to use normal Windows shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in Windows ...example, you can set an audio alert to warn you when the battery pack reaches a low-power condition, or you are unable to the "Storing a Battery Pack" section in this chapter. By default, when the notebook is standby mode.) 2-14 Hardware and Software Guide The display switch...
...and you can change the default settings for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. For more information about removing and storing the battery pack, refer to use normal Windows shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in Windows ...example, you can set an audio alert to warn you when the battery pack reaches a low-power condition, or you are unable to the "Storing a Battery Pack" section in this chapter. By default, when the notebook is standby mode.) 2-14 Hardware and Software Guide The display switch...
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Displaying the Power Meter Icon By default, the Power Meter icon appears in the notification area to indicate whether the notebook is running on the taskbar check box. 4. To hide or show icon on a battery pack or external power. Click the arrow in your notification area, at the far right of the taskbar...
Displaying the Power Meter Icon By default, the Power Meter icon appears in the notification area to indicate whether the notebook is running on the taskbar check box. 4. To hide or show icon on a battery pack or external power. Click the arrow in your notification area, at the far right of the taskbar...
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... that prompts you wish to modify, and adjust options in the lists on the screen. 4. You can assign different schemes depending on whether the notebook is turned on a battery pack or external power. To set a power scheme: 1. Click the Power Schemes tab. 3. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Select the Prompt for a password when...
... that prompts you wish to modify, and adjust options in the lists on the screen. 4. You can assign different schemes depending on whether the notebook is turned on a battery pack or external power. To set a power scheme: 1. Click the Power Schemes tab. 3. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Select the Prompt for a password when...
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...are managed in processor speed when the power source changes from external power to external power or is connected to battery pack power, or when the notebook use changes between active and idle. The power scheme you to control processor performance. The central processing unit (...be set for optimal performance or for external power or battery power sets a specific processor state. Hardware and Software Guide 2-17 Each power scheme for optimal power conservation. Power Processor Performance Controls On select notebook models, Windows XP supports software that enables you select...
...are managed in processor speed when the power source changes from external power to external power or is connected to battery pack power, or when the notebook use changes between active and idle. The power scheme you to control processor performance. The central processing unit (...be set for optimal performance or for external power or battery power sets a specific processor state. Hardware and Software Guide 2-17 Each power scheme for optimal power conservation. Power Processor Performance Controls On select notebook models, Windows XP supports software that enables you select...