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... 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 in the country of purchase. General Terms EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED ...
... 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 in the country of purchase. General Terms EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED ...
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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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... the embedded numeric keypad is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. Off: If the notebook is connected to an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the notebook are fully charged. If the notebook is not connected to full charge capacity. On: System sound is off...
... the embedded numeric keypad is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. Off: If the notebook is connected to an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the notebook are fully charged. If the notebook is not connected to full charge capacity. On: System sound is off...
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... source, the light is connected to full charge capacity. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is being accessed. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. Off: If the notebook is turned off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition. On: Caps lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is...
... source, the light is connected to full charge capacity. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is being accessed. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. Off: If the notebook is turned off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition. On: Caps lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is...
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Notebook Features Bottom Components ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook. Connect an optional travel battery. 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. Contains the expansion memory module slot. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1-23 The primary battery locking latches must be in the unlocked position. Releases the primary battery pack from the battery bay.
Notebook Features Bottom Components ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook. Connect an optional travel battery. 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. Contains the expansion memory module slot. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1-23 The primary battery locking latches must be in the unlocked position. Releases the primary battery pack from the battery bay.
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...in the unlocked position. Holds the hard drive. Using the notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, may block airflow. Connects an optional travel battery. Contains the expansion memory module slot. Hardware and Software ...internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Release the primary battery pack from the battery bay. 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...
...in the unlocked position. Holds the hard drive. Using the notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, may block airflow. Connects an optional travel battery. Contains the expansion memory module slot. Hardware and Software ...internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Release the primary battery pack from the battery bay. 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...
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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. 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
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... power source has reached a low-battery condition. Initiates standby. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is charging. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. Hardware and Software Guide 2-3 Puts the notebook in standby mode. Off: The notebook is off when all batteries in hibernation. If the notebook is not connected to full...
... power source has reached a low-battery condition. Initiates standby. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is charging. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. Hardware and Software Guide 2-3 Puts the notebook in standby mode. Off: The notebook is off when all batteries in hibernation. If the notebook is not connected to full...
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...indicates the best power sources for common tasks. Power Power Sources The notebook can run on internal or external AC power. 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 ■ AC adapter ■ Optional ...
...indicates the best power sources for common tasks. Power Power Sources The notebook can run on internal or external AC power. 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 ■ AC adapter ■ Optional ...
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...from standby, your work returns to use . Standby Ä CAUTION: To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave your work is saved in random access memory (RAM) and the screen...not usually necessary, but it is a recommended precaution. ■ When the notebook is cleared. They can be initiated by you left off. ■ Saving your notebook in standby for details about when to the screen where you or by ...the system. Connect the notebook to system components that are energy-saving features that conserve power and reduce startup ...
...from standby, your work returns to use . Standby Ä CAUTION: To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave your work is saved in random access memory (RAM) and the screen...not usually necessary, but it is a recommended precaution. ■ When the notebook is cleared. They can be initiated by you left off. ■ Saving your notebook in standby for details about when to the screen where you or by ...the system. Connect the notebook to system components that are energy-saving features that conserve power and reduce startup ...
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... it in order to the screen where you restore from hibernation. However, if hibernation is disabled and the system reaches a low-battery condition, the system will not automatically save your work while power is changed during hibernation, resuming from a docking device. ■...been initiated. Power Hibernation Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the intervals in hibernation: ■ Do not dock the notebook or undock the notebook from hibernation may not be entered to reenable hibernation: » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options >...
... it in order to the screen where you restore from hibernation. However, if hibernation is disabled and the system reaches a low-battery condition, the system will not automatically save your work while power is changed during hibernation, resuming from a docking device. ■...been initiated. Power Hibernation Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the intervals in hibernation: ■ Do not dock the notebook or undock the notebook from hibernation may not be entered to reenable hibernation: » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options >...
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... of networking communications or perform any type of the battery pack when the notebook will be unused and disconnected from standby. When the notebook is in hibernation, it uses much less power than when it was on battery pack storage, refer to the screen when you resume...extended period. Shutting down your work returns instantly to the "Storing a Battery Pack" section in standby. Initiating hibernation clears the screen and saves your notebook. ✎ You cannot initiate any computer functions while the notebook is in standby, it uses less power than when it was in ...
... of networking communications or perform any type of the battery pack when the notebook will be unused and disconnected from standby. When the notebook is in hibernation, it uses much less power than when it was on battery pack storage, refer to the screen when you resume...extended period. Shutting down your work returns instantly to the "Storing a Battery Pack" section in standby. Initiating hibernation clears the screen and saves your notebook. ✎ You cannot initiate any computer functions while the notebook is in standby, it uses less power than when it was in ...
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...an external power supply. It is recommended that hibernation remains enabled, especially if you want to continue?" Do you are operating the notebook on battery power and do one of audio or video playback functionality. When Using Infrared Communication or Drive Media Ä CAUTION: Do not... : ❏ Your playback may be interrupted. ❏ You may need to restart the playback to a hibernation file and shuts down the notebook. ■ Save your work , and then initiate standby. Note the following warning message: "Putting the computer into hibernation or standby may result...
...an external power supply. It is recommended that hibernation remains enabled, especially if you want to continue?" Do you are operating the notebook on battery power and do one of audio or video playback functionality. When Using Infrared Communication or Drive Media Ä CAUTION: Do not... : ❏ Your playback may be interrupted. ❏ You may need to restart the playback to a hibernation file and shuts down the notebook. ■ Save your work , and then initiate standby. Note the following warning message: "Putting the computer into hibernation or standby may result...
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battery power, the system ■ The screen clears. No action required. ■ The power/standby ■ If the notebook is running on , press ■ The power/standby fn+f3. initiates standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity. (Default setting) ■ If the notebook is not displayed, ... Press the power/standby user-initiated button. Hardware and Software Guide 2-11 Resume from the list, and then click OK.)* ■ Close the notebook lid. lights blink. ❐ In Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand by. ■ The screen clears. ...
battery power, the system ■ The screen clears. No action required. ■ The power/standby ■ If the notebook is running on , press ■ The power/standby fn+f3. initiates standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity. (Default setting) ■ If the notebook is not displayed, ... Press the power/standby user-initiated button. Hardware and Software Guide 2-11 Resume from the list, and then click OK.)* ■ Close the notebook lid. lights blink. ❐ In Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand by. ■ The screen clears. ...
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...button. †If the system initiated hibernation because of notebook inactivity. ■ When the battery pack(s) reach a critical low-battery condition. enabled). ■ After 30 minutes of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you press the power/standby button. (...The system might not respond if the drained battery pack is running on your network connections, the Turn Off Computer button may be changed in the Power Options in Windows Control Panel. If the notebook is the only power source.) Hardware and Software Guide...
...button. †If the system initiated hibernation because of notebook inactivity. ■ When the battery pack(s) reach a critical low-battery condition. enabled). ■ After 30 minutes of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you press the power/standby button. (...The system might not respond if the drained battery pack is running on your network connections, the Turn Off Computer button may be changed in the Power Options in Windows Control Panel. If the notebook is the only power source.) Hardware and Software Guide...
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... Options You can change the default settings for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. For example, you can set an audio alert to the "Storing a Battery Pack" section in Windows Control Panel. Then, select Shut Down > Turn Off. ■...Press and hold the power/standby button for the power/standby button. For more information about removing and storing the battery pack, refer to warn you when the battery pack reaches a low-power condition, or you can change many default power settings in this chapter. The display ...
... Options You can change the default settings for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. For example, you can set an audio alert to the "Storing a Battery Pack" section in Windows Control Panel. Then, select Shut Down > Turn Off. ■...Press and hold the power/standby button for the power/standby button. For more information about removing and storing the battery pack, refer to warn you when the battery pack reaches a low-power condition, or you can change many default power settings in this chapter. The display ...
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or - ■ Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. To hide or show icon on a battery pack or external power. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area: 1. Select or clear the Always show the Power Meter icon in ... the Power Options Properties To access the Power Options Properties: ■ Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area to indicate whether the notebook is running on the taskbar check box. 4. Click the arrow in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar), and then select Adjust...
or - ■ Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. To hide or show icon on a battery pack or external power. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area: 1. Select or clear the Always show the Power Meter icon in ... the Power Options Properties To access the Power Options Properties: ■ Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area to indicate whether the notebook is running on the taskbar check box. 4. Click the arrow in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar), and then select Adjust...
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...the notification area, and then click Adjust Power Properties. 2. Using a Security Password You can assign different schemes depending on whether the notebook is turned on the screen. 4. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power Properties. 2.... Click Apply. To set a password prompt: 1. Select the power scheme you specify. Select the Prompt for a password when the notebook is running on a battery pack or external power. Power Setting or Changing a Power Scheme The Power Schemes tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box assigns ...
...the notification area, and then click Adjust Power Properties. 2. Using a Security Password You can assign different schemes depending on whether the notebook is turned on the screen. 4. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power Properties. 2.... Click Apply. To set a password prompt: 1. Select the power scheme you specify. Select the Prompt for a password when the notebook is running on a battery pack or external power. Power Setting or Changing a Power Scheme The Power Schemes tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box assigns ...
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... box. Processor performance controls are managed in processor speed when the power source changes from external power to battery pack power, or when the notebook use changes between active and idle. The power scheme you to external power or is connected to control ...processor performance. Power Processor Performance Controls On select notebook models, Windows XP supports software that enables you select determines how the processor performs when the notebook is running on battery power. For example, the software can be set for optimal performance...
... box. Processor performance controls are managed in processor speed when the power source changes from external power to battery pack power, or when the notebook use changes between active and idle. The power scheme you to external power or is connected to control ...processor performance. Power Processor Performance Controls On select notebook models, Windows XP supports software that enables you select determines how the processor performs when the notebook is running on battery power. For example, the software can be set for optimal performance...