Lithium-ion battery technology: Getting the most from Smart Batteries
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... a battery that negatively impact battery run high-end applications on battery power. • Periodically calibrate the battery based on the usage model. For example, playing 3D games will be aware of conditions that is left in the HP User Guides for battery use , the battery charge will accelerate the ... exposure to heat (for example, inside a hot car) will accelerate the deterioration of Li-Ion cells. • Remove the battery if the notebook will be stored (turned off and not plugged into AC power continuously (via a wall adapter or docking station) for extended periods.
... a battery that negatively impact battery run high-end applications on battery power. • Periodically calibrate the battery based on the usage model. For example, playing 3D games will be aware of conditions that is left in the HP User Guides for battery use , the battery charge will accelerate the ... exposure to heat (for example, inside a hot car) will accelerate the deterioration of Li-Ion cells. • Remove the battery if the notebook will be stored (turned off and not plugged into AC power continuously (via a wall adapter or docking station) for extended periods.
Hardware Guide
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...Replacing the Primary Hard Drive 4-5 Optical Drive 4-9 Inserting an Optical Disc 4-9 Removing an Optical Disc (with Power 4-10 Removing an Optical Disc (No Power 4-11 Displaying Optical Disc Contents 4-12 Locating Optical Disc Software 4-12 Initiating Standby or Hibernation 4-12 MultiBay ...Drive 4-13 Identifying the MultiBay Activity Light 4-13 Using a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter 4-14 Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay...
...Replacing the Primary Hard Drive 4-5 Optical Drive 4-9 Inserting an Optical Disc 4-9 Removing an Optical Disc (with Power 4-10 Removing an Optical Disc (No Power 4-11 Displaying Optical Disc Contents 4-12 Locating Optical Disc Software 4-12 Initiating Standby or Hibernation 4-12 MultiBay ...Drive 4-13 Identifying the MultiBay Activity Light 4-13 Using a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter 4-14 Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay...
Hardware Guide
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... connector Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using the External MultiBay-powered USB cable. 3 1394 connector Connects a device that requires high bandwidth, such as a digital camera or other video or audio device. 4 Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger or Aircraft Power Adapter. 5 Serial connector Connects an optional serial device...
... connector Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using the External MultiBay-powered USB cable. 3 1394 connector Connects a device that requires high bandwidth, such as a digital camera or other video or audio device. 4 Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger or Aircraft Power Adapter. 5 Serial connector Connects an optional serial device...
Hardware Guide
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... run on external power. Hardware Guide 3-1 The notebook switches between external power and battery power according to external power, the notebook runs on how you work in storage, depending on battery power. For this reason, the primary battery pack is running on external power supplied through the AC adapter, the notebook will switch to external AC power, the notebook runs on battery...
... run on external power. Hardware Guide 3-1 The notebook switches between external power and battery power according to external power, the notebook runs on how you work in storage, depending on battery power. For this reason, the primary battery pack is running on external power supplied through the AC adapter, the notebook will switch to external AC power, the notebook runs on battery...
Hardware Guide
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... 8-cell prismatic lithium ion battery pack that can be used only in this chapter. 3-2 Hardware Guide For information about leaving your notebook, to contact an HP authorized dealer. One primary battery pack is an 8-cell lithium ion battery pack that can be used only in this section) to... Pack" later in the battery bay. Battery Packs If you will not be using the notebook for 2 weeks or more information about the lights and button on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide, "Power" chapter. ✎ Only compatible AC adapters and battery packs should be used with the...
... 8-cell prismatic lithium ion battery pack that can be used only in this chapter. 3-2 Hardware Guide For information about leaving your notebook, to contact an HP authorized dealer. One primary battery pack is an 8-cell lithium ion battery pack that can be used only in this section) to... Pack" later in the battery bay. Battery Packs If you will not be using the notebook for 2 weeks or more information about the lights and button on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide, "Power" chapter. ✎ Only compatible AC adapters and battery packs should be used with the...
Hardware Guide
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...battery light on . Hardware Guide 3-7 A Battery pack can be used to external power through an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. ✎ An optional Aircraft Power Adapter can charge whether the notebook is off when all battery packs in use, but it will charge faster when... the notebook is on the notebook is off. Charging may be delayed if a ...
...battery light on . Hardware Guide 3-7 A Battery pack can be used to external power through an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. ✎ An optional Aircraft Power Adapter can charge whether the notebook is off when all battery packs in use, but it will charge faster when... the notebook is on the notebook is off. Charging may be delayed if a ...
Hardware Guide
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... ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to 10 percent of a full charge through the AC adapter. A new battery pack that has been partially but not fully charged can run the notebook, but the battery charge indicators may be inaccurate. Charging a Primary and MultiBay Battery Pack If a ... and the MultiBay battery pack is connected to external power through normal use before charging it. ■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully. Battery Packs Charging a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is the first to discharge. 3-8 Hardware Guide
... ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to 10 percent of a full charge through the AC adapter. A new battery pack that has been partially but not fully charged can run the notebook, but the battery charge indicators may be inaccurate. Charging a Primary and MultiBay Battery Pack If a ... and the MultiBay battery pack is connected to external power through normal use before charging it. ■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully. Battery Packs Charging a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is the first to discharge. 3-8 Hardware Guide
Hardware Guide
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... of the following: ■ Connect the AC adapter. ■ Plug an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger into the notebook and into a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle. ■ Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter into the notebook and into the in-seat power supply available on the notebook. Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing the power button. Insert a charged battery pack or connect...
... of the following: ■ Connect the AC adapter. ■ Plug an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger into the notebook and into a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle. ■ Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter into the notebook and into the in-seat power supply available on the notebook. Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing the power button. Insert a charged battery pack or connect...
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Battery Packs Calibrating a Battery Pack This section describes when and how to an AC outlet or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 2. When to Calibrate Even if a battery pack is heavily used for one month or more than once a month. Charging the ...must fully charge, fully discharge, then fully recharge the battery pack. The battery light on . 3. How to calibrate it more . Leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery pack is not necessary to calibrate a new battery pack before first use , but charge faster when the...
Battery Packs Calibrating a Battery Pack This section describes when and how to an AC outlet or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 2. When to Calibrate Even if a battery pack is heavily used for one month or more than once a month. Charging the ...must fully charge, fully discharge, then fully recharge the battery pack. The battery light on . 3. How to calibrate it more . Leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery pack is not necessary to calibrate a new battery pack before first use , but charge faster when the...
Hardware Guide
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... 3-13 tasks supported by 3-7 airport security devices 4-2 analog vs. primary 3-2 recycling 3-21 replacing with weight saver, in 3-9 MultiBay 3-5 MultiBay vs. See MultiBay hard drive adapter adapter, modem 6-3 Aircraft Power Adapter 1-12 connecting 3-13 tasks supported by 3-7 B battery bay device supported 3-2 inserting battery pack into 3-3 removing battery pack 3-3 battery bay, primary 1-8 battery charge information displays...
... 3-13 tasks supported by 3-7 airport security devices 4-2 analog vs. primary 3-2 recycling 3-21 replacing with weight saver, in 3-9 MultiBay 3-5 MultiBay vs. See MultiBay hard drive adapter adapter, modem 6-3 Aircraft Power Adapter 1-12 connecting 3-13 tasks supported by 3-7 B battery bay device supported 3-2 inserting battery pack into 3-3 removing battery pack 3-3 battery bay, primary 1-8 battery charge information displays...
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See diskette drive fn key 1-3, 2-9 function keys 1-3 Hardware Guide Index-3 Index country-specific modem adapter 6-3 critical low-battery condition identifying 3-12 restoring from 2-6, 7-2 docking connector 1-14 drive(s) adding 4-3 affected by airport security 4-2 caring for 4-1 MultiBay 1-10 optical disc 1-7 primary hard ... 3-8 disk/diskette, displaying contents 4-12 diskette drive inserting into MultiBay 4-17 locations supported 4-3 See also drives display brightness 2-8 switching image to or from 3-13 D DC power connector 1-12 device drivers 7-1, 8-2 digital vs.
See diskette drive fn key 1-3, 2-9 function keys 1-3 Hardware Guide Index-3 Index country-specific modem adapter 6-3 critical low-battery condition identifying 3-12 restoring from 2-6, 7-2 docking connector 1-14 drive(s) adding 4-3 affected by airport security 4-2 caring for 4-1 MultiBay 1-10 optical disc 1-7 primary hard ... 3-8 disk/diskette, displaying contents 4-12 diskette drive inserting into MultiBay 4-17 locations supported 4-3 See also drives display brightness 2-8 switching image to or from 3-13 D DC power connector 1-12 device drivers 7-1, 8-2 digital vs.
Hardware Guide
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...jack 1-10, 5-1, 5-2 microphone, external connecting 5-3 microphone jack 5-1 microphone, internal 5-1 Microsoft logo key 1-3 modem cable 6-1, 6-2 country-specific adapter 6-3 jack 1-10 Modem and Networking guide 6-2 Modem Command Guidelines (Advanced Users Only) 6-2 monitor, external connecting 7-1 using with other video devices ...inserting drive 4-17 removing battery pack 3-5 MultiBay battery pack, defined 3-2 See also battery packs; battery power MultiBay hard drive adapter 4-14 MultiBay hard drive, defined 4-3 See also drives; hard drive MultiBay, external 7-4 N network cable 6-4 jack ...
...jack 1-10, 5-1, 5-2 microphone, external connecting 5-3 microphone jack 5-1 microphone, internal 5-1 Microsoft logo key 1-3 modem cable 6-1, 6-2 country-specific adapter 6-3 jack 1-10 Modem and Networking guide 6-2 Modem Command Guidelines (Advanced Users Only) 6-2 monitor, external connecting 7-1 using with other video devices ...inserting drive 4-17 removing battery pack 3-5 MultiBay battery pack, defined 3-2 See also battery packs; battery power MultiBay hard drive adapter 4-14 MultiBay hard drive, defined 4-3 See also drives; hard drive MultiBay, external 7-4 N network cable 6-4 jack ...
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Index TouchPad 1-1 buttons 2-1 location 2-1 using 2-3 traveling with the notebook Aircraft Power Adapter 1-12, 3-13 Automobile Power Adapter/Charger 1-12, 3-13 battery pack temperature considerations 3-20 protecting hardware connectors 8-2, 8-4 Types I, II, and III PC Cards 8-1 U USB connectors 1-12, 7-3 devices 7-3 hubs 7-3 legacy support 7-3 with power connector 1-12 utilities. See software V VCR defined 5-4 switching image to or from 2-6, 7-2 vent(s) exhaust...
Index TouchPad 1-1 buttons 2-1 location 2-1 using 2-3 traveling with the notebook Aircraft Power Adapter 1-12, 3-13 Automobile Power Adapter/Charger 1-12, 3-13 battery pack temperature considerations 3-20 protecting hardware connectors 8-2, 8-4 Types I, II, and III PC Cards 8-1 U USB connectors 1-12, 7-3 devices 7-3 hubs 7-3 legacy support 7-3 with power connector 1-12 utilities. See software V VCR defined 5-4 switching image to or from 2-6, 7-2 vent(s) exhaust...
Software Guide
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... Replicator ❐ Optional Aircraft Adapter ❐ Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger External power supplied through: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger ■ Optional Port Replicator External power supplied through: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional Port Replicator Software Guide 2-1 Task Work in most software applications Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook Install or modify system software...
... Replicator ❐ Optional Aircraft Adapter ❐ Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger External power supplied through: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger ■ Optional Port Replicator External power supplied through: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional Port Replicator Software Guide 2-1 Task Work in most software applications Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook Install or modify system software...
Software Guide
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... software you want to an optional power source. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer. 5. Do not download or install the system ROM while the notebook is running on the screen. 4. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is later than the...follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on your notebook. 2. In Windows Explorer, select My Computer > the hard drive designation (usually, drive C) > the folder to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. Software Updates and Restorations Downloading System ROM Ä CAUTION: To ...
... software you want to an optional power source. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer. 5. Do not download or install the system ROM while the notebook is running on the screen. 4. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is later than the...follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on your notebook. 2. In Windows Explorer, select My Computer > the hard drive designation (usually, drive C) > the folder to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. Software Updates and Restorations Downloading System ROM Ä CAUTION: To ...
Startup Guide
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Connect the AC adapter cable 1 to the power connector on a flat surface near an electrical outlet. Connect the power cord 2 to external AC power: a. Plug the power cord 3 into an electrical outlet. (Power cords and outlets vary by country.) Startup Guide 1-3 d. Hardware and Software Setup 2. b. Place the notebook on the notebook. c. Connect the notebook to the AC adapter.
Connect the AC adapter cable 1 to the power connector on a flat surface near an electrical outlet. Connect the power cord 2 to external AC power: a. Plug the power cord 3 into an electrical outlet. (Power cords and outlets vary by country.) Startup Guide 1-3 d. Hardware and Software Setup 2. b. Place the notebook on the notebook. c. Connect the notebook to the AC adapter.
Startup Guide
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and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using the External MultiBay-powered USB cable. 3 1394 connector Connects a device that requires high bandwidth, such as a digital camera or other video or audio device. 4 Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger or Aircraft Power Adapter. 5 Serial connector Connects an optional serial device. 6 Parallel connector Connects an...
and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using the External MultiBay-powered USB cable. 3 1394 connector Connects a device that requires high bandwidth, such as a digital camera or other video or audio device. 4 Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger or Aircraft Power Adapter. 5 Serial connector Connects an optional serial device. 6 Parallel connector Connects an...
Startup Guide
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... 1-11 applications key 3-4 AT command set 2-2 audio line-out jack 3-10 Automobile Power Adapter/Charger 3-12 Autorun 2-2 B battery pack battery light 1-5, 3-6 inserting 1-2 primary bay 3-8 bay(s) hard drive 3-15 primary battery 3-8 Bluetooth 1-10, 3-10 Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Networking User Guide 2-2 button(s) power 1-4, 3-3 Quick Launch 3-2, 3-3 release latch 1-4 TouchPad 3-1 volume 3-11 C caps lock light 3-5 CD, Documentation...
... 1-11 applications key 3-4 AT command set 2-2 audio line-out jack 3-10 Automobile Power Adapter/Charger 3-12 Autorun 2-2 B battery pack battery light 1-5, 3-6 inserting 1-2 primary bay 3-8 bay(s) hard drive 3-15 primary battery 3-8 Bluetooth 1-10, 3-10 Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Networking User Guide 2-2 button(s) power 1-4, 3-3 Quick Launch 3-2, 3-3 release latch 1-4 TouchPad 3-1 volume 3-11 C caps lock light 3-5 CD, Documentation...
Startup Guide
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... 1-1 T technical support 2-3, 2-4 telephone (RJ-11) jack 3-10 telephone numbers service and support 2-3 worldwide 2-4 TouchPad 3-1 traveling with the notebook Aircraft Power Adapter 3-12 Automobile Power Adapter/Charger 3-12 Troubleshooting guide 2-1 turning the notebook on/off 1-4 U USB connectors 3-12 with power connector 3-12 user guides. See Documentation Library CD V vent(s) exhaust 3-7 intake 3-13 VGA display connector 3-13 volume buttons...
... 1-1 T technical support 2-3, 2-4 telephone (RJ-11) jack 3-10 telephone numbers service and support 2-3 worldwide 2-4 TouchPad 3-1 traveling with the notebook Aircraft Power Adapter 3-12 Automobile Power Adapter/Charger 3-12 Troubleshooting guide 2-1 turning the notebook on/off 1-4 U USB connectors 3-12 with power connector 3-12 user guides. See Documentation Library CD V vent(s) exhaust 3-7 intake 3-13 VGA display connector 3-13 volume buttons...
HP Compaq nc8000 Business PC, HP Compaq nw8000 Mobile Workstation - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Table 1-5 Rear and Left-Side Components (Continued) Component Function Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger or Aircraft Power Adapter. Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or...obstruct vents. Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack. Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. ✎ The purpose of security solutions is to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do ...
... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Table 1-5 Rear and Left-Side Components (Continued) Component Function Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger or Aircraft Power Adapter. Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or...obstruct vents. Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack. Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. ✎ The purpose of security solutions is to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do ...