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... AC adapter ...42 Using battery power ...43 Finding battery information in Help and Support 43 Using Battery Check ...43 Displaying the remaining battery charge 44 Inserting or removing the battery 44 Charging a battery ...45 Maximizing battery discharge time 46 Managing low battery levels 46 Identifying low battery levels 46 Resolving a low battery level 47 Resolving a low battery level when external power...
... AC adapter ...42 Using battery power ...43 Finding battery information in Help and Support 43 Using Battery Check ...43 Displaying the remaining battery charge 44 Inserting or removing the battery 44 Charging a battery ...45 Maximizing battery discharge time 46 Managing low battery levels 46 Identifying low battery levels 46 Resolving a low battery level 47 Resolving a low battery level when external power...
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Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. Front components Component (1) Speakers (2) (2) Battery light (3) Drive light Right-side components Description Produce sound. Component (1) Power light (2) Power switch Description ● On:...light stays off or in the computer are fully charged. White: The hard drive is being accessed. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. Blinking: The hard drive or an optional external optical drive is being accessed. Components 5...
Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. Front components Component (1) Speakers (2) (2) Battery light (3) Drive light Right-side components Description Produce sound. Component (1) Power light (2) Power switch Description ● On:...light stays off or in the computer are fully charged. White: The hard drive is being accessed. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. Blinking: The hard drive or an optional external optical drive is being accessed. Components 5...
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...If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Releases the battery from the battery bay. (4) Vents (6) (5) Memory module compartment (6) Hard drive bay Enable airflow to cycle on select models) and wireless LAN (WLAN...components. Holds the hard drive and wireless wide area network (WWAN) module (select models only). 8 Chapter 2 Features Holds the battery. It is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Bottom ...
...If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Releases the battery from the battery bay. (4) Vents (6) (5) Memory module compartment (6) Hard drive bay Enable airflow to cycle on select models) and wireless LAN (WLAN...components. Holds the hard drive and wireless wide area network (WWAN) module (select models only). 8 Chapter 2 Features Holds the battery. It is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Bottom ...
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This number provides specific information about the hardware components of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Labels 11 This is an alphanumeric identifier that is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by country or region. This is .... Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects the AC adapter. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). The part number helps ...
This number provides specific information about the hardware components of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Labels 11 This is an alphanumeric identifier that is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by country or region. This is .... Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects the AC adapter. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). The part number helps ...
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... you contact technical support. Wireless certification labels are included with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This number describes the duration of your HP Mobile Broadband Module. The service tag label is located inside the battery bay. 12 Chapter 2 Features This label is affixed to update ...or troubleshoot the operating system. This is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® ...
... you contact technical support. Wireless certification labels are included with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This number describes the duration of your HP Mobile Broadband Module. The service tag label is located inside the battery bay. 12 Chapter 2 Features This label is affixed to update ...or troubleshoot the operating system. This is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® ...
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... this chapter. If the SIM is preinstalled in the HP Mobile Broadband information included with your computer. For additional information, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/mobilebroadband (US only). Remove the battery. 18 Chapter 3 Wireless and local area networks Some...mobile network operator, refer to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the computer. For information on HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with the battery bay toward you. 6. Some mobile network operators require the use minimal force when inserting a SIM. Disconnect...
... this chapter. If the SIM is preinstalled in the HP Mobile Broadband information included with your computer. For additional information, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/mobilebroadband (US only). Remove the battery. 18 Chapter 3 Wireless and local area networks Some...mobile network operator, refer to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the computer. For information on HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with the battery bay toward you. 6. Some mobile network operators require the use minimal force when inserting a SIM. Disconnect...
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... shut down the computer. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) 19 If you . 6. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the ...the computer. Turn on by sliding the power switch. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1. Close the display. 3. Remove the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. 7. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently push the SIM into the slot until it is not...
... shut down the computer. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) 19 If you . 6. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the ...the computer. Turn on by sliding the power switch. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1. Close the display. 3. Remove the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. 7. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently push the SIM into the slot until it is not...
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...it as a host and using Bluetooth devices, refer to the Bluetooth software Help. Replace the battery. 9. Reconnect external power. 10. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of the computers, the other... short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following: ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ● Imaging devices (printer, camera) ● Audio devices (headset, ...
...it as a host and using Bluetooth devices, refer to the Bluetooth software Help. Replace the battery. 9. Reconnect external power. 10. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of the computers, the other... short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following: ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ● Imaging devices (printer, camera) ● Audio devices (headset, ...
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...: If you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. While the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the power light blinks. You can be required on external power. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and... your work returns to memory, thereby conserving power and letting you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. With the computer on battery power and 30 minutes of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to the Shut down button, and then...
...: If you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. While the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the power light blinks. You can be required on external power. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and... your work returns to memory, thereby conserving power and letting you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. With the computer on battery power and 30 minutes of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to the Shut down button, and then...
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... plan is a collection of the taskbar. Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in Windows Control Panel. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. You can help you have set at the ... 2. Click OK. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 40 Chapter 6 Power management To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Click Customize notification icons. 3. Under Behaviors, click Show icon and notifications for the Power icon. 4. Power plans can change...
... plan is a collection of the taskbar. Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in Windows Control Panel. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. You can help you have set at the ... 2. Click OK. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 40 Chapter 6 Power management To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Click Customize notification icons. 3. Under Behaviors, click Show icon and notifications for the Power icon. 4. Power plans can change...
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... issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the list. Customizing power plans 1. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. - ...Settings that are writing information to external AC power, the following conditions: WARNING! or - Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options,...
... issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the list. Customizing power plans 1. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. - ...Settings that are writing information to external AC power, the following conditions: WARNING! or - Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options,...
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... attaching a 2-pin adapter. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet (3). To reduce the risk of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to the equipment: Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all... power cord from the computer). Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of electric shock or damage to save battery life.
... attaching a 2-pin adapter. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet (3). To reduce the risk of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to the equipment: Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all... power cord from the computer). Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of electric shock or damage to save battery life.
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... computer. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. 2. WARNING! Remove the battery from HP. When the computer is not functioning and should be replaced. However, a battery in storage, depending on battery power. Using Battery Check Help and Support provides information on obtaining...
... computer. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. 2. WARNING! Remove the battery from HP. When the computer is not functioning and should be replaced. However, a battery in storage, depending on battery power. Using Battery Check Help and Support provides information on obtaining...
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... upside down on a flat surface. 2. Slide the battery release latch (1), and then pivot the battery (2) upward. 44 Chapter 6 Power management Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source can cause loss of...upside down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to lock the battery in the notification area, at the far right of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down on the battery until you hear a click. 3. To prevent ...
... upside down on a flat surface. 2. Slide the battery release latch (1), and then pivot the battery (2) upward. 44 Chapter 6 Power management Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source can cause loss of...upside down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to lock the battery in the notification area, at the far right of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down on the battery until you hear a click. 3. To prevent ...
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... If you are charging a new battery, charge it . Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. Charging a battery WARNING! The battery charges whenever the computer is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Using battery power 45 Remove the battery (3). Charging may show 100 percent... status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is fully charged, in the notification area may take longer if a battery is new, has been unused for...
... If you are charging a new battery, charge it . Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. Charging a battery WARNING! The battery charges whenever the computer is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Using battery power 45 Remove the battery (3). Charging may show 100 percent... status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is fully charged, in the notification area may take longer if a battery is new, has been unused for...
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... on or in Sleep, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Sleep, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. 46...
... on or in Sleep, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Sleep, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. 46...
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... used, it charges faster when the computer is also not necessary to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 1. Do not charge the computer battery while you observe a significant change in use, but it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month...
... used, it charges faster when the computer is also not necessary to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 1. Do not charge the computer battery while you observe a significant change in use, but it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month...
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...and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Save changes. To discharge a battery: 1. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to Never. 9. Change the On battery setting to a low battery level. The battery can reset them after so that you can discharge whether or not you ...idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will not occur. or - Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off the computer. 2. Unplug the computer from the system during the discharge process: ◦ The monitor...
...and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Save changes. To discharge a battery: 1. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to Never. 9. Change the On battery setting to a low battery level. The battery can reset them after so that you can discharge whether or not you ...idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will not occur. or - Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off the computer. 2. Unplug the computer from the system during the discharge process: ◦ The monitor...
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...them . ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not plugged into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off . Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Save changes. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from ...as needed. ● If you recorded for the items in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. Reenter the settings that you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. or - When ...
...them . ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not plugged into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off . Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Save changes. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from ...as needed. ● If you recorded for the items in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. Reenter the settings that you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. or - When ...
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... external power and remove the battery. 50 Chapter 6 Power management To reduce the risk of a used battery WARNING! Battery Check notifies you to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you need it, HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator ...: Unsaved information is lost when the computer is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. If the battery is shut down . To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it has been stored for one month or more information about ordering...
... external power and remove the battery. 50 Chapter 6 Power management To reduce the risk of a used battery WARNING! Battery Check notifies you to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you need it, HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator ...: Unsaved information is lost when the computer is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. If the battery is shut down . To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it has been stored for one month or more information about ordering...