HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility Windows Vista
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Insert the battery into the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 4. Getting Started 1-3 First-time setup Set up the computer To set up the computer for the first ...; Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Set up the computer, you will 1. Connect the computer to external power. ✎ The battery begins to ensure that the correct drivers are installed: ■ Do not set up the software. 5. Create recovery discs (recommended). ✎ Refer to Appendix...
Insert the battery into the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 4. Getting Started 1-3 First-time setup Set up the computer To set up the computer for the first ...; Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Set up the computer, you will 1. Connect the computer to external power. ✎ The battery begins to ensure that the correct drivers are installed: ■ Do not set up the software. 5. Create recovery discs (recommended). ✎ Refer to Appendix...
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility Windows Vista
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Leave the computer connected to charge and the battery light (on the front of the computer) is complete, but battery charge displays will not be accurate until the battery is fully charged and the battery light is turned off . First-time setup When the computer receives AC power, the battery begins to external power until the new battery has been fully charged. 1-6 Getting Started When the battery is fully charged, the battery light is turned off . ✎ A partially charged new battery can run the computer after software setup is turned on.
Leave the computer connected to charge and the battery light (on the front of the computer) is complete, but battery charge displays will not be accurate until the battery is fully charged and the battery light is turned off . First-time setup When the computer receives AC power, the battery begins to external power until the new battery has been fully charged. 1-6 Getting Started When the battery is fully charged, the battery light is turned off . ✎ A partially charged new battery can run the computer after software setup is turned on.
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility Windows Vista
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...suggestions below may help you determine why the computer will not start up . If you press the power button, adequate power may not allow the battery to charge. 3-2 Getting Started Be sure the power cord and AC adapter connections are not turned on when you can turn on . When the computer..., verify that the AC outlet is providing adequate power by plugging another electrical device into the outlet. ■ If the power light on battery power or is plugged into an external power source other than an AC outlet, plug the computer into an AC outlet using the AC adapter...
...suggestions below may help you determine why the computer will not start up . If you press the power button, adequate power may not allow the battery to charge. 3-2 Getting Started Be sure the power cord and AC adapter connections are not turned on when you can turn on . When the computer..., verify that the AC outlet is providing adequate power by plugging another electrical device into the outlet. ■ If the power light on battery power or is plugged into an external power source other than an AC outlet, plug the computer into an AC outlet using the AC adapter...
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility Windows Vista
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Index A AC adapter connecting 1-5 identifying 1-2 altitude specifications D-1 antennae WLAN A-9 WWAN A-9 antivirus software 3-4 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying A-7 B battery charging 1-6 indentifying 1-2 inserting 1-4 battery bay, identifying A-8 battery light identifying A-5 on, off 1-6 battery release latch A-8 bays battery A-8 hard drive A-8 Bluetooth 2-7, A-8 buttons Info Center A-2 pointing stick A-4 power 1-8, A-2 presentation A-2 volume down A-2 volume up A-2 C cables and cords, power 3-2 caps lock light, identifying A-2 compartments...
Index A AC adapter connecting 1-5 identifying 1-2 altitude specifications D-1 antennae WLAN A-9 WWAN A-9 antivirus software 3-4 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying A-7 B battery charging 1-6 indentifying 1-2 inserting 1-4 battery bay, identifying A-8 battery light identifying A-5 on, off 1-6 battery release latch A-8 bays battery A-8 hard drive A-8 Bluetooth 2-7, A-8 buttons Info Center A-2 pointing stick A-4 power 1-8, A-2 presentation A-2 volume down A-2 volume up A-2 C cables and cords, power 3-2 caps lock light, identifying A-2 compartments...
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Function Battery light ■ Amber: A battery is charging. ■ Green: A battery is close to an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is not connected to full charge capacity. ■ Blinking amber: A battery that ...battery condition. Display release latch Opens the computer. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. ■ Off: If the computer is connected to an external power source, the light is being accessed. ■ Amber: HP...
... Function Battery light ■ Amber: A battery is charging. ■ Green: A battery is close to an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is not connected to full charge capacity. ■ Blinking amber: A battery that ...battery condition. Display release latch Opens the computer. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. ■ Off: If the computer is connected to an external power source, the light is being accessed. ■ Amber: HP...
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on automatically when high temperature conditions exist. The fan is controlled by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software. The computer uses an electric fan for disassembly steps. Exhaust air is designed to identify replacement parts, and Chapter 5, "Removal and Replacement...
... a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on automatically when high temperature conditions exist. The fan is controlled by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software. The computer uses an electric fan for disassembly steps. Exhaust air is designed to identify replacement parts, and Chapter 5, "Removal and Replacement...
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... of a USB keyboard, mouse, and hub in use. ■ Enable/disable SATA Native Mode. ■ Enable/disable Dual Core CPU. ■ Enable/disable Secondary Battery Fast Charge. 2-8 Maintenance and Service Guide When enabled, USB legacy support allows the following: ❐ Use of the fn key and left ctrl key. ■ Enable/disable...
... of a USB keyboard, mouse, and hub in use. ■ Enable/disable SATA Native Mode. ■ Enable/disable Dual Core CPU. ■ Enable/disable Secondary Battery Fast Charge. 2-8 Maintenance and Service Guide When enabled, USB legacy support allows the following: ❐ Use of the fn key and left ctrl key. ■ Enable/disable...
Computer Setup - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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... in use. ● Enable/disable SATA Native Mode. ● Enable/disable Dual Core CPU. ● Enable/disable Secondary Battery Fast Charge. ● Choose Bit-shift or LBA assisted HDD Translation Mode. ● Enable/disable Windows direct application launcher. ● Enable/disable... HP Lockout. ● Enable/disable embedded WWAN Device Radio. ● Enable/disable embedded WLAN Device Radio. ● Enable/disable embedded Bluetooth...
... in use. ● Enable/disable SATA Native Mode. ● Enable/disable Dual Core CPU. ● Enable/disable Secondary Battery Fast Charge. ● Choose Bit-shift or LBA assisted HDD Translation Mode. ● Enable/disable Windows direct application launcher. ● Enable/disable... HP Lockout. ● Enable/disable embedded WWAN Device Radio. ● Enable/disable embedded WLAN Device Radio. ● Enable/disable embedded Bluetooth...
Computer Setup
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... Built-In Device Options Port Options To Do This ● Enable/disable SATA Native Support. ● Enable/disable Dual Core CPU. ● Enable/disable Secondary Battery Fast Charge. ● Enable/disable embedded WWAN Device Radio. ● Enable/disable embedded WLAN Device Radio. ● Enable/disable embedded Bluetooth® Device Radio. ● Enable...
... Built-In Device Options Port Options To Do This ● Enable/disable SATA Native Support. ● Enable/disable Dual Core CPU. ● Enable/disable Secondary Battery Fast Charge. ● Enable/disable embedded WWAN Device Radio. ● Enable/disable embedded WLAN Device Radio. ● Enable/disable embedded Bluetooth® Device Radio. ● Enable...
Drives
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...on , and then shut it with , shipping, or storing a drive. The write process is sensitive to which they apply. When the battery is the only source of magnetism and will not damage a drive. Do not spray it down the computer. ENWW 1 Handle a drive ... from a drive before removing the drive from one location to a medium. 1 Drive care Drives are fragile computer components that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to a medium. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of information, observe these precautions...
...on , and then shut it with , shipping, or storing a drive. The write process is sensitive to which they apply. When the battery is the only source of magnetism and will not damage a drive. Do not spray it down the computer. ENWW 1 Handle a drive ... from a drive before removing the drive from one location to a medium. 1 Drive care Drives are fragile computer components that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to a medium. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of information, observe these precautions...
Power
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... power is available 27 When a charged battery is available 27 When no power source is available 27 When the computer cannot restore from hibernation 27 Calibrating a battery ...28 When to calibrate ...28 How to calibrate ...28 Step 1: Charging the battery 28 Step 2: Discharging the battery 29 Step 3: Recharging the battery 30 Conserving battery power ...31 Conserving power as...
... power is available 27 When a charged battery is available 27 When no power source is available 27 When the computer cannot restore from hibernation 27 Calibrating a battery ...28 When to calibrate ...28 How to calibrate ...28 Step 1: Charging the battery 28 Step 2: Discharging the battery 29 Step 3: Recharging the battery 30 Conserving battery power ...31 Conserving power as...
Power
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...; Optional docking device ● Optional power adapter WARNING! Task Recommended power source Work in most software applications ● ● Charged battery in the computer External power supplied through computer ● AC adapter included with the computer ● Optional docking device ● ...The following devices: ● AC adapter included with the computer ● Optional docking device ● Optional power adapter Charge or calibrate a battery in the External power supplied through one approved for common tasks. NOTE Use only the included AC adapter or one ...
...; Optional docking device ● Optional power adapter WARNING! Task Recommended power source Work in most software applications ● ● Charged battery in the computer External power supplied through computer ● AC adapter included with the computer ● Optional docking device ● ...The following devices: ● AC adapter included with the computer ● Optional docking device ● Optional power adapter Charge or calibrate a battery in the External power supplied through one approved for common tasks. NOTE Use only the included AC adapter or one ...
Power
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...The power lights are turned on ● hibernation (with hibernation battery power, the system initiates hibernation enabled). ● ● After 30 minutes of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery before you press the power button. (The system may not respond... if the discharged battery is running on . ● Your work returns to the screen. ...
...The power lights are turned on ● hibernation (with hibernation battery power, the system initiates hibernation enabled). ● ● After 30 minutes of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery before you press the power button. (The system may not respond... if the discharged battery is running on . ● Your work returns to the screen. ...
Power
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.... If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on AC power. NOTE The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life when you work in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into external AC power enables the battery to battery power if the AC adapter is... AC power, the computer runs on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to charge and also protects your work . 7 Batteries When a charged battery is in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is turned off and not plugged into external power. You...
.... If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on AC power. NOTE The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life when you work in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into external AC power enables the battery to battery power if the AC adapter is... AC power, the computer runs on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to charge and also protects your work . 7 Batteries When a charged battery is in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is turned off and not plugged into external power. You...
Power
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... Optional docking device ● Optional power adapter When a charged battery is available To resolve a low-battery condition when a charged battery is available: 1. When the computer cannot restore from hibernation To resolve a low-battery condition when the computer lacks the power to restore from .... Restore from hibernation: 1. Turn on the computer. Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Insert a charged battery. 3. When no power source is available To resolve a low-battery condition when no power source is available, connect one of losing ...
... Optional docking device ● Optional power adapter When a charged battery is available To resolve a low-battery condition when a charged battery is available: 1. When the computer cannot restore from hibernation To resolve a low-battery condition when the computer lacks the power to restore from .... Restore from hibernation: 1. Turn on the computer. Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Insert a charged battery. 3. When no power source is available To resolve a low-battery condition when no power source is available, connect one of losing ...
Power
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... 23 conserving power 31 disposing of 32 inserting 21 low-battery conditions 26 monitoring charge 24 recharging 30 removing 21 storing 32 using 19 battery charge information 24 battery light 24, 26 battery light, identifying 2 battery release latch 21 Bluetooth device 8 button, power 1 C calibration, battery 28 charging batteries 24 computer display, turning on or off the computer 9, 10 U unresponsive system...
... 23 conserving power 31 disposing of 32 inserting 21 low-battery conditions 26 monitoring charge 24 recharging 30 removing 21 storing 32 using 19 battery charge information 24 battery light 24, 26 battery light, identifying 2 battery release latch 21 Bluetooth device 8 button, power 1 C calibration, battery 28 charging batteries 24 computer display, turning on or off the computer 9, 10 U unresponsive system...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... password protection on wakeup 5 2 Using battery power Using Battery Health in Help and Support 7 Displaying the remaining battery charge 8 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...10 Managing low battery levels ...11 Identifying low battery levels 11 Resolving a low battery level 12 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 12 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 12 Resolving a low...
... password protection on wakeup 5 2 Using battery power Using Battery Health in Help and Support 7 Displaying the remaining battery charge 8 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...10 Managing low battery levels ...11 Identifying low battery levels 11 Resolving a low battery level 12 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 12 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 12 Resolving a low...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. NOTE The display brightness is off and unplugged from the computer. However, a battery in ...computer switches to the computer, and other factors. 6 Chapter 2 Using battery power ENWW If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on how you disconnect AC power. You can keep a battery in the computer or in the computer whenever the computer is disconnected from ...
... the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. NOTE The display brightness is off and unplugged from the computer. However, a battery in ...computer switches to the computer, and other factors. 6 Chapter 2 Using battery power ENWW If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on how you disconnect AC power. You can keep a battery in the computer or in the computer whenever the computer is disconnected from ...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of losing information when the computer reaches a critical...
...: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of losing information when the computer reaches a critical...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Index A AC adapter, connecting 20 B battery calibrating 13 charging 10, 13 conserving power 16 disposing 18 inserting 9 low battery levels 11 recharging 15 removing 9 storing 17 battery light 10, 11 battery power 6 battery release latch 9 battery temperature 17 C calibrating battery 13 charging batteries 10, 13 connection, external power 20 conservation, power 16 critical battery level 11 D drive media 1 H Hibernation exiting 2 initiated during...
Index A AC adapter, connecting 20 B battery calibrating 13 charging 10, 13 conserving power 16 disposing 18 inserting 9 low battery levels 11 recharging 15 removing 9 storing 17 battery light 10, 11 battery power 6 battery release latch 9 battery temperature 17 C calibrating battery 13 charging batteries 10, 13 connection, external power 20 conservation, power 16 critical battery level 11 D drive media 1 H Hibernation exiting 2 initiated during...