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...produces no sound or picture 52 A device driver must be reinstalled 52 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 52 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 53 5 Power management Setting power options ...battery power ...58 Identifying batteries ...59 Finding battery information in Help and Support 59 Using Battery Check ...59 Displaying the remaining battery charge 59 Inserting or removing the battery 60 Charging a battery ...61 Maximizing battery discharge time 62 Managing low battery levels 62 Identifying low battery levels 62 Resolving a low battery level 62 Resolving a low battery...
...produces no sound or picture 52 A device driver must be reinstalled 52 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 52 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 53 5 Power management Setting power options ...battery power ...58 Identifying batteries ...59 Finding battery information in Help and Support 59 Using Battery Check ...59 Displaying the remaining battery charge 59 Inserting or removing the battery 60 Charging a battery ...61 Maximizing battery discharge time 62 Managing low battery levels 62 Identifying low battery levels 62 Resolving a low battery level 62 Resolving a low battery...
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...Disable Hibernation and Sleep 64 Step 3: Discharge the battery 64 Step 4: Fully recharge the battery 65 Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 65 Conserving battery power 65 Storing a battery ...66 Disposing of a used battery 66 Replacing the battery ...66 Shutting down the computer ...66 6 Drives...hard drive performance ...75 Using Disk Defragmenter 75 Using Disk Cleanup ...76 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 76 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 76 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 77 Replacing the hard drive ...77 7 External ...
...Disable Hibernation and Sleep 64 Step 3: Discharge the battery 64 Step 4: Fully recharge the battery 65 Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 65 Conserving battery power 65 Storing a battery ...66 Disposing of a used battery 66 Replacing the battery ...66 Shutting down the computer ...66 6 Drives...hard drive performance ...75 Using Disk Defragmenter 75 Using Disk Cleanup ...76 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 76 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 76 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 77 Replacing the hard drive ...77 7 External ...
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...visible only when the computer is open . Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) Identifying the hardware 3 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 ...On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Component Description (5) Volume down light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to ...
...visible only when the computer is open . Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) Identifying the hardware 3 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 ...On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Component Description (5) Volume down light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to ...
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... Component (1) ExpressCard slot (2) Digital Media Slot (3) Digital Media Slot light (4) eSATA/USB port (5) HDMI port 6 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Description Supports an optional ExpressCard/34 module. Blinking: The media card is being accessed. Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive... compatible digital or audio component. Receives a signal from the remote control (provided with select models only). Component (1) Power light (2) Battery light (3) Drive light (4) Consumer infrared lens (5) Audio-in the computer are fully charged. Produces sound when connected to optional powered ...
... Component (1) ExpressCard slot (2) Digital Media Slot (3) Digital Media Slot light (4) eSATA/USB port (5) HDMI port 6 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Description Supports an optional ExpressCard/34 module. Blinking: The media card is being accessed. Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive... compatible digital or audio component. Receives a signal from the remote control (provided with select models only). Component (1) Power light (2) Battery light (3) Drive light (4) Consumer infrared lens (5) Audio-in the computer are fully charged. Produces sound when connected to optional powered ...
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Holds the battery. NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent ... support through Help and Support. Holds the hard drive and the memory module slots. 8 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Bottom components Component (1) Battery release latch (2) Battery bay (3) Wireless module compartment (4) Vents (5) (5) Hard drive bay Description Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds a wireless LAN module. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and...
Holds the battery. NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent ... support through Help and Support. Holds the hard drive and the memory module slots. 8 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Bottom components Component (1) Battery release latch (2) Battery bay (3) Wireless module compartment (4) Vents (5) (5) Hard drive bay Description Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds a wireless LAN module. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and...
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... helps a service technician to the front of your computer. Have this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need the Product Key to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This...computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in years) of the warranty period for this computer. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). The service tag label is ...
... helps a service technician to the front of your computer. Have this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need the Product Key to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This...computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in years) of the warranty period for this computer. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). The service tag label is ...
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This label is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module. This label is located inside the battery bay. 12 Chapter 1 Notebook tour ● SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only)-Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of your SIM.
This label is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module. This label is located inside the battery bay. 12 Chapter 1 Notebook tour ● SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only)-Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of your SIM.
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... SIM that is a mobile phone network operator. Remove the battery. 7. The serial number is similar to the "Inserting a SIM" and "Removing a SIM" sections in the battery bay. HP Mobile Broadband supports UNDP (Universal Notebook Data Platform), which in most cases is preinstalled in this... chapter. For information on a label inside the battery bay of a subscriber identity module (SIM). If you ,...
... SIM that is a mobile phone network operator. Remove the battery. 7. The serial number is similar to the "Inserting a SIM" and "Removing a SIM" sections in the battery bay. HP Mobile Broadband supports UNDP (Universal Notebook Data Platform), which in most cases is preinstalled in this... chapter. For information on a label inside the battery bay of a subscriber identity module (SIM). If you ,...
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NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is not replaced. 13. Insert the SIM card into place (2). 12. Align the tabs on the compartment cover with the notches on the computer. 22 Chapter 2 Wireless and local area network Turn on the computer (1), and then rotate the cover downward until it snaps into the slot tray (1), swing the slot tray to the left and down (2), and then slide the slot tray to the left to secure it (3). 11. Reconnect external devices. 15. Reconnect external power. 14. 10. Replace the battery.
NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is not replaced. 13. Insert the SIM card into place (2). 12. Align the tabs on the compartment cover with the notches on the computer. 22 Chapter 2 Wireless and local area network Turn on the computer (1), and then rotate the cover downward until it snaps into the slot tray (1), swing the slot tray to the left and down (2), and then slide the slot tray to the left to secure it (3). 11. Reconnect external devices. 15. Reconnect external power. 14. 10. Replace the battery.
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Remove the battery. 7. Remove the cover from the AC outlet. 5. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) 23 Close the display. 3. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. Unplug the power cord from ... shut down the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you. 6. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1. Lift the compartment cover (1) to the computer. 4.
Remove the battery. 7. Remove the cover from the AC outlet. 5. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) 23 Close the display. 3. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. Unplug the power cord from ... shut down the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you. 6. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1. Lift the compartment cover (1) to the computer. 4.
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Turn on the computer (1), and then rotate the cover downward until it up and to release it, lift the left side of the slot tray and swing it snaps into place (2). 11. Reconnect external power. 13. Slide the SIM slot tray (1) to the right to the right (2), and then remove the SIM card (3). 10. Replace the battery. 12. Reconnect external devices. 14. Align the tabs on the compartment cover with the notches on the computer. 24 Chapter 2 Wireless and local area network 9.
Turn on the computer (1), and then rotate the cover downward until it up and to release it, lift the left side of the slot tray and swing it snaps into place (2). 11. Reconnect external power. 13. Slide the SIM slot tray (1) to the right to the right (2), and then remove the SIM card (3). 10. Replace the battery. 12. Reconnect external devices. 14. Align the tabs on the compartment cover with the notches on the computer. 24 Chapter 2 Wireless and local area network 9.
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... and power is Hibernate, but this setting can set a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password. The factory setting for critical battery action is conserved. For example, you can be changed . While the Log On window is displayed, the computer cannot be changed using... ● Composite video (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with examples of Sleep. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in jacks) NOTE: Composite video ...
... and power is Hibernate, but this setting can set a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password. The factory setting for critical battery action is conserved. For example, you can be changed . While the Log On window is displayed, the computer cannot be changed using... ● Composite video (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with examples of Sleep. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in jacks) NOTE: Composite video ...
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... drive and the computer turns off. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. With the computer on, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss... power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on external power.
... drive and the computer turns off. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. With the computer on, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss... power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on external power.
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...; To display the percentage of the notification area). 2. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the far right of ...select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. NOTE: If you stopped working . Click OK. Setting power options 55 Using the battery meter The battery meter is set at the factory to the screen where you have set a password to be required on and your work will return ...
...; To display the percentage of the notification area). 2. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the far right of ...select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. NOTE: If you stopped working . Click OK. Setting power options 55 Using the battery meter The battery meter is set at the factory to the screen where you have set a password to be required on and your work will return ...
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...password or change your current user account password, click Create or change power plan settings or create your own power plan. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of system settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Select a power plan, and... then click Change plan settings. 3. NOTE: If you need to step 5. 5. Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. ...
...password or change your current user account password, click Create or change power plan settings or create your own power plan. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of system settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Select a power plan, and... then click Change plan settings. 3. NOTE: If you need to step 5. 5. Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. ...
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...supplied through one of the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is automatically decreased to save battery life. If provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the computer). To ... When you are writing information to battery power. ● The display brightness is turned on, the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by unplugging the power cord from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ...
...supplied through one of the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is automatically decreased to save battery life. If provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the computer). To ... When you are writing information to battery power. ● The display brightness is turned on, the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by unplugging the power cord from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ...
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...external power, the computer runs on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Select Start > Help and Support > Get assistance Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet (3). To increase display brightness, use the fn+...f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. 58 Chapter 5 Power management Remove the battery from the computer. Contact technical support for information on battery power. If the computer contains a charged battery and is working properly. Plug the other end of the following symptoms when it into...
...external power, the computer runs on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Select Start > Help and Support > Get assistance Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet (3). To increase display brightness, use the fn+...f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. 58 Chapter 5 Power management Remove the battery from the computer. Contact technical support for information on battery power. If the computer contains a charged battery and is working properly. Plug the other end of the following symptoms when it into...
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... when the computer is off and unplugged from HP. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is included with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the... computer, and other factors. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning...
... when the computer is off and unplugged from HP. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is included with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the... computer, and other factors. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning...
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... place. Turn the computer upside down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. To remove the battery: 1. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. The battery release latch automatically locks the battery into the battery bay until it is the sole power source can cause loss of information. To prevent loss of...
... place. Turn the computer upside down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. To remove the battery: 1. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. The battery release latch automatically locks the battery into the battery bay until it is the sole power source can cause loss of information. To prevent loss of...
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... show 100 percent charge before the battery is charging, the battery meter in use before turning on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off or in the notification area may take longer if a battery is plugged into external power through ...much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Charging a battery WARNING! 3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it fully before charging it. ● If the battery has been unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If...
... show 100 percent charge before the battery is charging, the battery meter in use before turning on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off or in the notification area may take longer if a battery is plugged into external power through ...much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Charging a battery WARNING! 3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it fully before charging it. ● If the battery has been unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If...