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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 ... . . 2-25 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 2-27 Identifying Low-Battery Conditions 2-27 Resolving Low-Battery Conditions 2-28 Calibrating a Battery Pack 2-29 When to Calibrate 2-29 How to Calibrate 2-29 Conserving Battery Power 2-33 Conserving Power As You Work 2-33 Selecting Power Conservation Settings 2-34 Storing a Battery Pack 2-35 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 2-36 vi Hardware and ...
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 ... . . 2-25 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 2-27 Identifying Low-Battery Conditions 2-27 Resolving Low-Battery Conditions 2-28 Calibrating a Battery Pack 2-29 When to Calibrate 2-29 How to Calibrate 2-29 Conserving Battery Power 2-33 Conserving Power As You Work 2-33 Selecting Power Conservation Settings 2-34 Storing a Battery Pack 2-35 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 2-36 vi Hardware and ...
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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 docking device (select models only) ■ Optional power adapter 2-4 Hardware and ...9632; Optional power adapter External power supplied through one of the following table 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 docking device (select models only) ■ Optional power adapter 2-4 Hardware and ...9632; Optional power adapter External power supplied through one of the following table indicates the best power sources for common tasks. Power Power Sources The notebook can run on internal or external AC power.
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...full charge through normal use before charging it. ■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully. ■ If a battery pack has been unused for 1 month or more, calibrate the battery pack instead of simply charging it. Displaying Charge Information on the Screen This section...> Power Options > Power Meter tab. Power Monitoring the Charge of a Battery Pack This section explains several ways to access and interpret battery charge displays. For calibration instructions, refer to about the status of any battery pack in the notebook: ■ Double-click the Power Meter icon in your...
...full charge through normal use before charging it. ■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully. ■ If a battery pack has been unused for 1 month or more, calibrate the battery pack instead of simply charging it. Displaying Charge Information on the Screen This section...> Power Options > Power Meter tab. Power Monitoring the Charge of a Battery Pack This section explains several ways to access and interpret battery charge displays. For calibration instructions, refer to about the status of any battery pack in the notebook: ■ Double-click the Power Meter icon in your...
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... than once a month. Hardware and Software Guide 2-29 How to Calibrate To calibrate a battery pack, you observe a significant change in use . Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 2. The battery light on . 3. The battery light on the notebook is turned on the notebook is turned off. Leave the notebook connected to an AC outle, optional power adapter, or optional docking...
... than once a month. Hardware and Software Guide 2-29 How to Calibrate To calibrate a battery pack, you observe a significant change in use . Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 2. The battery light on . 3. The battery light on the notebook is turned on the notebook is turned off. Leave the notebook connected to an AC outle, optional power adapter, or optional docking...
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... and Software Guide 2-31 Set the 4 options to a low-battery condition. The battery light begins to blink in the Running on battery power until the battery pack is turned off the notebook. 6. Run the notebook on batteries column so that you can reset them after the calibration. 3. Disconnect the notebook from the external power source, but do not turn...
... and Software Guide 2-31 Set the 4 options to a low-battery condition. The battery light begins to blink in the Running on battery power until the battery pack is turned off the notebook. 6. Run the notebook on batteries column so that you can reset them after the calibration. 3. Disconnect the notebook from the external power source, but do not turn...
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Power Recharging the Battery Pack To recharge the battery pack: 1. If the notebook is off, turn it on the notebook is turned off . 2. Failure to external power and maintain the connection until the battery pack is off . 3. Select OK. Ä CAUTION: After calibrating the battery pack, reenable hibernation. At... the settings that time, the battery light on when the battery pack is fully charged and the battery light is turned off. You can use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging but the battery pack will charge faster if the notebook is fully recharged. Refer to ...
Power Recharging the Battery Pack To recharge the battery pack: 1. If the notebook is off, turn it on the notebook is turned off . 2. Failure to external power and maintain the connection until the battery pack is off . 3. Select OK. Ä CAUTION: After calibrating the battery pack, reenable hibernation. At... the settings that time, the battery light on when the battery pack is fully charged and the battery light is turned off. You can use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging but the battery pack will charge faster if the notebook is fully recharged. Refer to ...
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If a notebook will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove any battery packs and store them separately. Power Storing a Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to estimate how long you can safely store a battery pack.... than 3 months 1 year Hardware and Software Guide 2-35 To prolong the charge of a full charge. Calibrate a battery pack before using it if it in a cool, dry place. a battery pack containing a lower charge can be safely stored for one month or more. The storage times provided are...
If a notebook will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove any battery packs and store them separately. Power Storing a Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to estimate how long you can safely store a battery pack.... than 3 months 1 year Hardware and Software Guide 2-35 To prolong the charge of a full charge. Calibrate a battery pack before using it if it in a cool, dry place. a battery pack containing a lower charge can be safely stored for one month or more. The storage times provided are...
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...) jack 1-18, 1-19, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4 audio-out (headphone) jack 1-18, 1-19, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4 automobile adapter 1-16, 1-17 AutoPlay 4-11 B battery bay 1-23, 1-25, 1-27 battery charge, displaying information 3-9 battery light displaying charge status 2-23, 2-27 identifying 1-3, 1-5, 2-3 battery pack battery power vs. AC power 2-19 calibrating 2-29 charging 2-23, 2-29 conserving power 2-33 disposing of 2-36 identifying 1-26, 2-20 inserting 2-21...
...) jack 1-18, 1-19, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4 audio-out (headphone) jack 1-18, 1-19, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4 automobile adapter 1-16, 1-17 AutoPlay 4-11 B battery bay 1-23, 1-25, 1-27 battery charge, displaying information 3-9 battery light displaying charge status 2-23, 2-27 identifying 1-3, 1-5, 2-3 battery pack battery power vs. AC power 2-19 calibrating 2-29 charging 2-23, 2-29 conserving power 2-33 disposing of 2-36 identifying 1-26, 2-20 inserting 2-21...
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Index removing 2-21 storing 2-35 using 2-19 battery pack release latch 1-23, 1-25, 2-22 bays battery 1-23, 1-25, 1-27 hard drive 1-24, 1-25 BIOS downloading and installing 11-4 finding version information 11-1 obtaining updates ... wireless 1-9, 1-11 C cable lock, security 7-27 cables audio 4-4 modem 1-20, 1-22, 1-26, 5-35 monitor 4-8 network 1-20, 1-22 S-Video 4-6 USB 1-18, 1-20, 1-22 calibration, battery 2-29 caps lock light 1-3, 1-5 card and socket services, PC Card 5-14 category, identifying computer 11-2 CDs copying 4-9 copyright warning 4-9 creating 4-12 displaying contents 5-13 inserting...
Index removing 2-21 storing 2-35 using 2-19 battery pack release latch 1-23, 1-25, 2-22 bays battery 1-23, 1-25, 1-27 hard drive 1-24, 1-25 BIOS downloading and installing 11-4 finding version information 11-1 obtaining updates ... wireless 1-9, 1-11 C cable lock, security 7-27 cables audio 4-4 modem 1-20, 1-22, 1-26, 5-35 monitor 4-8 network 1-20, 1-22 S-Video 4-6 USB 1-18, 1-20, 1-22 calibration, battery 2-29 caps lock light 1-3, 1-5 card and socket services, PC Card 5-14 category, identifying computer 11-2 CDs copying 4-9 copyright warning 4-9 creating 4-12 displaying contents 5-13 inserting...
HP Compaq nx6110, nc6110, nx6120 and nc6120 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... by the user ■ Hotkeys for more information). 2. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer. 5. Turn on removing and replacing the RTC battery). 3. Prepare the computer for disassembly (refer to Section 6.18, "RTC Battery," for setting the level of performance ■ Battery calibration ■ Lid switch standby/resume ■ Power button ■ Advanced Configuration...
... by the user ■ Hotkeys for more information). 2. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer. 5. Turn on removing and replacing the RTC battery). 3. Prepare the computer for disassembly (refer to Section 6.18, "RTC Battery," for setting the level of performance ■ Battery calibration ■ Lid switch standby/resume ■ Power button ■ Advanced Configuration...