Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...To download a BIOS update: NOTE BIOS updates are ready to install the update. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer: ● Click a software update link in an... for your computer and access the BIOS update you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. During the download and installation: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the HP Web site 3 Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your...
...To download a BIOS update: NOTE BIOS updates are ready to install the update. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer: ● Click a software update link in an... for your computer and access the BIOS update you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. During the download and installation: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the HP Web site 3 Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your...
Notebook Tour
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Components Top components Lights ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in standby. Blinking: The computer is off or in hibernation. Off: The computer is in this chapter. Component 1 Power lights* 2 Wireless lights† (2) 1-2 Description On: The computer is turned on . On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is on . (Continued) Notebook Tour Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected.
Components Top components Lights ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in standby. Blinking: The computer is off or in hibernation. Off: The computer is in this chapter. Component 1 Power lights* 2 Wireless lights† (2) 1-2 Description On: The computer is turned on . On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is on . (Continued) Notebook Tour Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected.
Notebook Tour
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Blinking: The computer is off or in standby. Off: The computer is in hibernation. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-11 On: The computer is on . Front components Components Component 1 Wireless light 2 Power light Description On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is turned on . Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected.
Blinking: The computer is off or in standby. Off: The computer is in hibernation. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-11 On: The computer is on . Front components Components Component 1 Wireless light 2 Power light Description On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is turned on . Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected.
Notebook Tour
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...: The hard drive or optical drive is close to full charge capacity. Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition. Opens the computer. If the computer is ... fully charged. Supports 7 optional digital card formats: Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo (with adapter), SmartMedia card, and xD-Picture Card. 1-12 Notebook Tour Components Component 3 Battery light 4 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light 5 Speakers (2) 6...
...: The hard drive or optical drive is close to full charge capacity. Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition. Opens the computer. If the computer is ... fully charged. Supports 7 optional digital card formats: Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo (with adapter), SmartMedia card, and xD-Picture Card. 1-12 Notebook Tour Components Component 3 Battery light 4 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light 5 Speakers (2) 6...
Notebook Tour
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Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on a hard, flat surface. Connects an external monitor. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-15 Do not allow another ... components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on and off during routine operation. Left-side components Components Component 1 Vent* 2 Power connector 3 External monitor port Description Provides airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on a hard, flat surface. Connects an external monitor. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-15 Do not allow another ... components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on and off during routine operation. Left-side components Components Component 1 Vent* 2 Power connector 3 External monitor port Description Provides airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
Notebook Tour
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Components 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 computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Modem cables, battery packs, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 1-20 Notebook Tour
Components 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 computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Modem cables, battery packs, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 1-20 Notebook Tour
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Connects an external monitor. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-15 Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or... fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Left-side components Components Component 1 Vent* 2 Power connector 3 External monitor port Description Provides airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Use the computer only on and off during routine operation. It...
Connects an external monitor. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-15 Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or... fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Left-side components Components Component 1 Vent* 2 Power connector 3 External monitor port Description Provides airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Use the computer only on and off during routine operation. It...
Power
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... with the computer ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional power adapter Power 2-1 The following devices: ❐ AC adapter included with the computer ❐ Optional docking device ❐ Optional power adapter External power supplied through ■ AC adapter included with the computer ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional power adapter Å Do not charge the computer battery pack on internal or...
... with the computer ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional power adapter Power 2-1 The following devices: ❐ AC adapter included with the computer ❐ Optional docking device ❐ Optional power adapter External power supplied through ■ AC adapter included with the computer ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional power adapter Å Do not charge the computer battery pack on internal or...
Power
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... computer ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional power adapter Å WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or an AC adapter purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the computer. ✎ Older AC adapters will not work with this computer. Primary battery...
... computer ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional power adapter Å WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or an AC adapter purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the computer. ✎ Older AC adapters will not work with this computer. Primary battery...
Power
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... been unused for 2 weeks or more information about determining the amount of charge in a battery pack, refer to the "Monitoring the charge of a battery pack." Power 7-7 Battery packs A battery pack inserted in use, but the battery pack charges faster while the computer is off or in the computer charges whenever the.... ■ Blinking rapidly: The battery pack has reached a critical low-battery condition and is not charging. ■ Off: The battery pack is plugged into external power through an AC adapter, an optional docking device, or an optional power adapter.
... been unused for 2 weeks or more information about determining the amount of charge in a battery pack, refer to the "Monitoring the charge of a battery pack." Power 7-7 Battery packs A battery pack inserted in use, but the battery pack charges faster while the computer is off or in the computer charges whenever the.... ■ Blinking rapidly: The battery pack has reached a critical low-battery condition and is not charging. ■ Off: The battery pack is plugged into external power through an AC adapter, an optional docking device, or an optional power adapter.
Power
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Turn on the computer. Battery packs Resolving low-battery conditions Ä CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following: ■ AC adapter included with the computer ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional power adapter When a charged battery pack is available To resolve a low-battery condition when a charged battery pack is available, connect one of...
Turn on the computer. Battery packs Resolving low-battery conditions Ä CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following: ■ AC adapter included with the computer ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional power adapter When a charged battery pack is available To resolve a low-battery condition when a charged battery pack is available, connect one of...
Power
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... charge faster when the computer is fully charged. Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery pack is off . 7-14 Power Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. The battery light on the computer is turned off... aircraft electronic systems. To charge the battery pack: 1. The battery light on the computer is turned on board aircraft. Insert the battery pack into external power.
... charge faster when the computer is fully charged. Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery pack is off . 7-14 Power Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. The battery light on the computer is turned off... aircraft electronic systems. To charge the battery pack: 1. The battery light on the computer is turned on board aircraft. Insert the battery pack into external power.
Power
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... 7-4 reset (emergency shutdown procedures) 4-3 S screen saver 7-19 shutdown procedures 4-3 shutting down 4-2 software, Power Meter 5-1 standby defined 3-1 initiating 4-3 resuming from 4-3 T temperature, storage, battery pack 7-20 traveling with the notebook, battery pack temperature considerations 7-20 turning off the computer 4-2, 4-3 U unresponsive system, emergency shutdown procedures 4-3 W writable media 3-6 Index-2 Power Index hotkeys, fn+f3 1-3, 4-3 HP Smart AC Adapter.
... 7-4 reset (emergency shutdown procedures) 4-3 S screen saver 7-19 shutdown procedures 4-3 shutting down 4-2 software, Power Meter 5-1 standby defined 3-1 initiating 4-3 resuming from 4-3 T temperature, storage, battery pack 7-20 traveling with the notebook, battery pack temperature considerations 7-20 turning off the computer 4-2, 4-3 U unresponsive system, emergency shutdown procedures 4-3 W writable media 3-6 Index-2 Power Index hotkeys, fn+f3 1-3, 4-3 HP Smart AC Adapter.
HP Compaq nx9420 and nw9440 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility Windows Vista
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... compatibility information, refer to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless (English only). 3-6 Getting Started Is the home wireless network connection not working as expected: ■ Be sure that the wireless router (access point) is properly connected to its power cord are properly connected, and the lights... sure that the computer wireless antennae are free from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power adapter and the cable modem, and the lights are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the...
... compatibility information, refer to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless (English only). 3-6 Getting Started Is the home wireless network connection not working as expected: ■ Be sure that the wireless router (access point) is properly connected to its power cord are properly connected, and the lights... sure that the computer wireless antennae are free from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power adapter and the cable modem, and the lights are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the...
HP Compaq nx9420, nw9440 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility
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...the wireless light on the computer is on setting up a home wireless network connection, refer to its power adapter and the cable modem, and the lights are on. ■� Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and...properly connected, and the lights are on. ■� Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the power off and then back on. ✎ For information on . If the light is off, press the wireless...(access point) is not working ? If a home wireless network connection is properly connected to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. 3-8� Getting Started
...the wireless light on the computer is on setting up a home wireless network connection, refer to its power adapter and the cable modem, and the lights are on. ■� Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and...properly connected, and the lights are on. ■� Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the power off and then back on. ✎ For information on . If the light is off, press the wireless...(access point) is not working ? If a home wireless network connection is properly connected to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. 3-8� Getting Started
HP Compaq nx9420 and nx9440 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... be connected to the computer. and 2.0-compliant devices to the computer using a standard USB cable, or connect an optional External MultiBay II to an external power source. 1-10 Maintenance and Service Guide Smart Adaptor power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter.
... be connected to the computer. and 2.0-compliant devices to the computer using a standard USB cable, or connect an optional External MultiBay II to an external power source. 1-10 Maintenance and Service Guide Smart Adaptor power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is plugged into external power through normal use , but it charges faster when the computer is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Do not charge the computer battery...● If the battery has been unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is on the computer. ●...
... battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is plugged into external power through normal use , but it charges faster when the computer is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Do not charge the computer battery...● If the battery has been unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is on the computer. ●...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Turn off . Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Save your work and shut down the computer. ...Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Resolving a low battery level CAUTION To reduce the risk of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when...
...critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Turn off . Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Save your work and shut down the computer. ...Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Resolving a low battery level CAUTION To reduce the risk of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...display and Put the computer to calibrate a new battery. Type Never in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click Save changes. 14 Chapter 2 Using battery power ENWW Do not charge the computer battery while you can reset it after the calibration. 8. Click Change advanced... charged. Record the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. The battery light on . 3. Click the battery meter icon ...
...display and Put the computer to calibrate a new battery. Type Never in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click Save changes. 14 Chapter 2 Using battery power ENWW Do not charge the computer battery while you can reset it after the calibration. 8. Click Change advanced... charged. Record the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. The battery light on . 3. Click the battery meter icon ...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... battery life. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● AC adapter included with the computer ● Optional docking device or expansion product ● Optional power adapter Connect the computer to charge. ● If the computer is turned...
... battery life. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● AC adapter included with the computer ● Optional docking device or expansion product ● Optional power adapter Connect the computer to charge. ● If the computer is turned...