Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ■ Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged. 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 ... The hard drive or optical drive is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. On: Keypad numeric function is enabled. ■ On: A battery is charging. ■ Blinking: A battery that is being accessed. *The 2 power lights display the same information. The power light...
...network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ■ Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged. 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 ... The hard drive or optical drive is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. On: Keypad numeric function is enabled. ■ On: A battery is charging. ■ Blinking: A battery that is being accessed. *The 2 power lights display the same information. The power light...
Drives - Windows 7
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...drive before handling drives. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to media. Do not spray the drive with magnetic fields ...include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. Do not type on the computer. If a drive must be sure that is sufficiently charged before writing to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Security devices with cleaning products. Additional cautions are unsure whether the ...
...drive before handling drives. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to media. Do not spray the drive with magnetic fields ...include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. Do not type on the computer. If a drive must be sure that is sufficiently charged before writing to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Security devices with cleaning products. Additional cautions are unsure whether the ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... on . ● Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged. If the computer is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. On: Num lock is off or in the computer are off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, ..., is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is not plugged into an external Top components 3 When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an...
... on . ● Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged. If the computer is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. On: Num lock is off or in the computer are off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, ..., is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is not plugged into an external Top components 3 When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... ...7 3 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 9 Using Battery Check ...9 Displaying the remaining battery charge 9 Inserting or removing the battery ...10 Charging a battery ...12 Maximizing battery discharge time ...12 Managing low battery levels ...13 Identifying low battery levels 13 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available...
... ...7 3 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 9 Using Battery Check ...9 Displaying the remaining battery charge 9 Inserting or removing the battery ...10 Charging a battery ...12 Maximizing battery discharge time ...12 Managing low battery levels ...13 Identifying low battery levels 13 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... the Power icon. 4. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Click Customize notification icons. 3. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, at the left side of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over ...9679; To access Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of the...
... the Power icon. 4. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Click Customize notification icons. 3. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, at the left side of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over ...9679; To access Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of the...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following devices: WARNING! To increase display brightness, press the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. 5 Do not charge the computer battery while... you are onboard aircraft. ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system software ● When you are writing ...
...from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following devices: WARNING! To increase display brightness, press the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. 5 Do not charge the computer battery while... you are onboard aircraft. ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system software ● When you are writing ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to the computer, and other factors. 8 Chapter 3 Using battery power However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from HP. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to...
... external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to the computer, and other factors. 8 Chapter 3 Using battery power However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from HP. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... right of the taskbar. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in Help and Support 9 Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to the computer. To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to...Battery Check to function properly. 2. Using Battery Check Battery Check, a part of the Total Care Advisor, provides information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. Finding battery...
... right of the taskbar. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in Help and Support 9 Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to the computer. To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to...Battery Check to function properly. 2. Using Battery Check Battery Check, a part of the Total Care Advisor, provides information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. Finding battery...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... power adapter, or an optional expansion product. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you are charging a new battery, charge it charges faster when the computer is fully charged, in a cool, dry location. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power The battery charges whether the computer is off . The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power...
... power adapter, or an optional expansion product. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you are charging a new battery, charge it charges faster when the computer is fully charged, in a cool, dry location. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power The battery charges whether the computer is off . The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... loses any unsaved information. Preferences set at the factory. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light continues to blink. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses...
... loses any unsaved information. Preferences set at the factory. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light continues to blink. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses...
Power Management - Windows 7
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Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. 14 Chapter 3 Using battery power Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2.
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. 14 Chapter 3 Using battery power Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2.
Power Management - Windows 7
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... product, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is fully charged. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in battery run time Even if a battery is also not necessary to Never. 9. Connect the computer to Never. 5....not need to Hibernate after the calibration. 4. To fully charge the battery: 1. The battery light on . 3. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you are onboard aircraft...
... product, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is fully charged. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in battery run time Even if a battery is also not necessary to Never. 9. Connect the computer to Never. 5....not need to Hibernate after the calibration. 4. To fully charge the battery: 1. The battery light on . 3. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you are onboard aircraft...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...it . ● If you plan to a low battery level. To discharge a battery: 1. Run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to leave the computer unattended during the ... when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will charge faster if the computer is discharged. Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on while the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off the computer. 2. Plug the computer into external ...
...it . ● If you plan to a low battery level. To discharge a battery: 1. Run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to leave the computer unattended during the ... when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will charge faster if the computer is discharged. Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on while the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off the computer. 2. Plug the computer into external ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... HP Web site for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using . ● Use the fn+f7 and fn+f8 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. If the battery is not charging properly..., or when the battery storage capacity has reached a "weak" condition. If a computer will be checked every 6 months. Disposing of in fire or water....
... HP Web site for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using . ● Use the fn+f7 and fn+f8 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. If the battery is not charging properly..., or when the battery storage capacity has reached a "weak" condition. If a computer will be checked every 6 months. Disposing of in fire or water....
Power Management - Windows 7
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... recharging 16 removing 10 replacing 18 storing 18 Battery Check 9 battery light 12, 13 battery power 8 battery release latch 10 battery temperature 18 C calibrating battery 15 charging batteries 12, 15 connection, external power 6 conservation, power 18 critical battery level 13 D drive media 1 H Hibernation exiting 2 initiated during critical battery level 13 initiating 2 L low battery level 13 O operating system 19 P power connecting 6 conserving...
... recharging 16 removing 10 replacing 18 storing 18 Battery Check 9 battery light 12, 13 battery power 8 battery release latch 10 battery temperature 18 C calibrating battery 15 charging batteries 12, 15 connection, external power 6 conservation, power 18 critical battery level 13 D drive media 1 H Hibernation exiting 2 initiated during critical battery level 13 initiating 2 L low battery level 13 O operating system 19 P power connecting 6 conserving...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is sufficiently charged before writing to media. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. Handle a drive carefully; Remove media from a ... you move the computer while the optical drive is writing to vibration. Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." When the...
...risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is sufficiently charged before writing to media. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. Handle a drive carefully; Remove media from a ... you move the computer while the optical drive is writing to vibration. Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." When the...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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.... ● Off: The computer is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. On: Num lock is on . ● Amber: All wireless devices are off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area...device, is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is off or in the computer are fully charged. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is turned off . Lights...
.... ● Off: The computer is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. On: Num lock is on . ● Amber: All wireless devices are off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area...device, is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is off or in the computer are fully charged. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is turned off . Lights...