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...Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. b. Make a note of the screen. 2. To ...software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive. When the Main menu is running on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access...
...Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. b. Make a note of the screen. 2. To ...software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive. When the Main menu is running on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access...
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... to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs can be prompted to connect to the next step. 3. Follow the on battery power, you will be created per computer. ● Number each disc before you can go to AC power before you can exit the program before...
... to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs can be prompted to connect to the next step. 3. Follow the on battery power, you will be created per computer. ● Number each disc before you can go to AC power before you can exit the program before...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc ...4 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 5 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 6 Removing the optical drive ...7 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...8 Using Disk Cleanup ...8 5 Replacing the hard drive Index ...12 ENWW iii
Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc ...4 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 5 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 6 Removing the optical drive ...7 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...8 Using Disk Cleanup ...8 5 Replacing the hard drive Index ...12 ENWW iii
Drives - Windows Vista
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...the computer. Avoid exposing a drive to media. 2 Handling drives Drives are included with the procedures to magnetic fields. When the battery is the only source of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 2 Chapter 2 Handling drives ENWW Avoid exposing a drive to ...which they apply. Additional cautions are fragile computer components that the battery is sensitive to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the...
...the computer. Avoid exposing a drive to media. 2 Handling drives Drives are included with the procedures to magnetic fields. When the battery is the only source of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 2 Chapter 2 Handling drives ENWW Avoid exposing a drive to ...which they apply. Additional cautions are fragile computer components that the battery is sensitive to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the outer edges of the disc. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case. ENWW Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 1. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Removing an optical disc when running on...
... the outer edges of the disc. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case. ENWW Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 1. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Removing an optical disc when running on...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Unplug the power cord from the computer (2). Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. ENWW 9 Save your work. 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected...
... on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Unplug the power cord from the computer (2). Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. ENWW 9 Save your work. 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power... source, the light stays off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Display lights Component (1) Power light (2) Battery light (3) Drive light Description ● On: ...
... computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power... source, the light stays off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Display lights Component (1) Power light (2) Battery light (3) Drive light Description ● On: ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. Then contact Customer Care through Help and Support. Holds the battery. 18 Chapter 8 Bottom components ENWW If you replace the device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore computer functionality. Releases the...
... use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. Then contact Customer Care through Help and Support. Holds the battery. 18 Chapter 8 Bottom components ENWW If you replace the device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore computer functionality. Releases the...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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9 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) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. (4) Optical drive blank Replaces the optical drive to reduce computer weight. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. ENWW 19
9 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) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. (4) Optical drive blank Replaces the optical drive to reduce computer weight. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. ENWW 19
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...-in (microphone) jack, identifying 12 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 11 audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack, identifying 11 B battery bay 20 battery bay, identifying 18 battery light, identifying 6 battery release latch, identifying 18 battery, identifying 19 bays battery 18, 20 hard drive 17 Bluetooth label 20 buttons DVD 7 Media 7 Mobility Center 7 next/fast forward 8, 14 play...
...-in (microphone) jack, identifying 12 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 11 audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack, identifying 11 B battery bay 20 battery bay, identifying 18 battery light, identifying 6 battery release latch, identifying 18 battery, identifying 19 bays battery 18, 20 hard drive 17 Bluetooth label 20 buttons DVD 7 Media 7 Mobility Center 7 next/fast forward 8, 14 play...
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... 20 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 20 modem approval 20 regulatory 20 service tag 20 wireless certification 20 WLAN 20 latches battery release 18 display release 5, 11 optical drive release 17 lights battery 6 Digital Media Slot 16 drive 6 power 6, 11 TouchPad 2 wireless 12 M media activity buttons, identifying 8, 14 Media button, identifying 7 memory module...
... 20 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 20 modem approval 20 regulatory 20 service tag 20 wireless certification 20 WLAN 20 latches battery release 18 display release 5, 11 optical drive release 17 lights battery 6 Digital Media Slot 16 drive 6 power 6, 11 TouchPad 2 wireless 12 M media activity buttons, identifying 8, 14 Media button, identifying 7 memory module...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting 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...
... plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting 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...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. NOTE You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of the following ways: ● Slide ...the power switch to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer...
If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. NOTE You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of the following ways: ● Slide ...the power switch to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... you have set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 120 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power, 1080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level Power settings and timeouts can be required on and your work will return to the...
... you have set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 120 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power, 1080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level Power settings and timeouts can be required on and your work will return to the...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... item from the list. Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on battery or external power. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. ENWW Using the battery meter 3 The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a critical battery level. Click the Notification Area tab.... current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to display the battery meter icon. 4. Click OK. The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ●...
... item from the list. Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on battery or external power. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. ENWW Using the battery meter 3 The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a critical battery level. Click the Notification Area tab.... current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to display the battery meter icon. 4. Click OK. The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ●...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...plan settings or create your changes. 4 Chapter 1 Setting power options ENWW Viewing the current power plan ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.... Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. Power plans can change additional settings, click Change...
...plan settings or create your changes. 4 Chapter 1 Setting power options ENWW Viewing the current power plan ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.... Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. Power plans can change additional settings, click Change...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the 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 HP. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work . Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running...
... the 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 HP. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work . Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running...
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ENWW Using Battery Health in Help and Support The Battery Health section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery Health: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > Battery Health. Using Battery Health in Help and Support 7
ENWW Using Battery Health in Help and Support The Battery Health section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery Health: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > Battery Health. Using Battery Health in Help and Support 7
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... of minutes of the taskbar. - For example, the time remaining will decrease when a DVD is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. 8 Chapter 2 Using battery power ENWW Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. or - or - The time shown indicates the approximate running time remaining on the...
... of minutes of the taskbar. - For example, the time remaining will decrease when a DVD is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. 8 Chapter 2 Using battery power ENWW Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. or - or - The time shown indicates the approximate running time remaining on the...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Insert the battery into place. Slide the battery release latches (1) to release the battery. 3. To insert the battery: 1. The battery release latches (2) automatically lock the battery into the battery bay until it is the sole power source can cause loss of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through...
Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Insert the battery into place. Slide the battery release latches (1) to release the battery. 3. To insert the battery: 1. The battery release latches (2) automatically lock the battery into the battery bay until it is the sole power source can cause loss of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through...