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... AC adapter ...52 Using battery power ...53 Finding battery information in Help and Support 53 Using Battery Check ...53 Displaying the remaining battery charge 54 Inserting or removing the battery 54 Charging a battery ...55 Maximizing battery discharge time 56 Managing low battery levels 56 Identifying low battery levels 56 Resolving a low battery level 56 Resolving a low battery level when external power...
... AC adapter ...52 Using battery power ...53 Finding battery information in Help and Support 53 Using Battery Check ...53 Displaying the remaining battery charge 54 Inserting or removing the battery 54 Charging a battery ...55 Maximizing battery discharge time 56 Managing low battery levels 56 Identifying low battery levels 56 Resolving a low battery level 56 Resolving a low battery level when external power...
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Releases the battery from the battery bay. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Vents (4) (3) Battery release latch (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. Enables airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. Contains the two memory module slots. Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
Releases the battery from the battery bay. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Vents (4) (3) Battery release latch (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. Enables airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. Contains the two memory module slots. Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
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Components 11 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. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
Components 11 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. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
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... certification labels are included with the computer. This label is affixed inside the Memory Module compartment. 12 Chapter 1 Features This certificate is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models only)-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your...
... certification labels are included with the computer. This label is affixed inside the Memory Module compartment. 12 Chapter 1 Features This certificate is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models only)-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your...
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... computer is saved to a disc or an external media card. Your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. 46 Chapter 5 Power management NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading...
... computer is saved to a disc or an external media card. Your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. 46 Chapter 5 Power management NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading...
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...power options 47 Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Windows Control Panel. With the computer on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. The power lights turn on and your work returns to the Shut down button, and then click ...(18 hours) of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is set a password to be required on battery power and 30 minutes of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the ...
...power options 47 Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Windows Control Panel. With the computer on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. The power lights turn on and your work returns to the Shut down button, and then click ...(18 hours) of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is set a password to be required on battery power and 30 minutes of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the ...
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... To display the percentage of the taskbar. - Using power plans A power plan is running on battery or external power. Power plans can change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. Click Customize notification icons. 3. You can help...Show icons and notifications for the Power icon. 4. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. or - Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in the notification area, and then click More power options. - or - ...
... To display the percentage of the taskbar. - Using power plans A power plan is running on battery or external power. Power plans can change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. Click Customize notification icons. 3. You can help...Show icons and notifications for the Power icon. 4. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. or - Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in the notification area, and then click More power options. - or - ...
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...! When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is automatically decreased to save 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. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional expansion product...
...! When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is automatically decreased to save 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. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional expansion product...
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...functioning properly. ● If the power light remains off . Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove the battery from the computer. Turn on the computer. ● If the power light turns on a flat surface. Testing an AC adapter Test the... AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it into an AC outlet. 3. Slide the battery release latch (1) to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC ...
...functioning properly. ● If the power light remains off . Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove the battery from the computer. Turn on the computer. ● If the power light turns on a flat surface. Testing an AC adapter Test the... AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it into an AC outlet. 3. Slide the battery release latch (1) to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC ...
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... is running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is disconnected from HP. WARNING! To run Battery Check: 1. Using Battery Check Battery Check, a part of the Total Care Advisor, provides information on the status of a power outage. NOTE: The...
... is running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is disconnected from HP. WARNING! To run Battery Check: 1. Using Battery Check Battery Check, a part of the Total Care Advisor, provides information on the status of a power outage. NOTE: The...
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...the computer upside down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is seated (2). The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into the battery bay (1) , and then rotate it downward until it is... and close the display. 2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. 54 Chapter 5 Power management To insert the battery: 1. Insert the battery into place. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at ...
...the computer upside down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is seated (2). The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into the battery bay (1) , and then rotate it downward until it is... and close the display. 2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. 54 Chapter 5 Power management To insert the battery: 1. Insert the battery into place. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at ...
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... The AC adapter light displays charge 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 one month or more...
... The AC adapter light displays charge 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 one month or more...
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...loses any unsaved information. Turn off . Tips for the computer reaches a low battery level, the AC adapter light blinks. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is available 1. Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of losing information when... adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains ...
...loses any unsaved information. Turn off . Tips for the computer reaches a low battery level, the AC adapter light blinks. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is available 1. Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of losing information when... adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains ...
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... these steps: 1. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Insert the battery into external power. 2. The AC adapter light on . 3. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in ...an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is fully charged. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. ...
... these steps: 1. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Insert the battery into external power. 2. The AC adapter light on . 3. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in ...an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is fully charged. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. ...
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Record the On battery setting under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after . 7. Click OK. 10. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. Click Save changes. 58 Chapter 5 Power management Change the Turn off the display settings to Never. 9. Change the On battery setting to Never. 5. 4. Click Change advanced power settings. 6.
Record the On battery setting under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after . 7. Click OK. 10. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. Click Save changes. 58 Chapter 5 Power management Change the Turn off the display settings to Never. 9. Change the On battery setting to Never. 5. 4. Click Change advanced power settings. 6.
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...computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is discharged. Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on battery power until the battery is fully recharged. Run the computer on while the battery is being discharged. The AC adapter light begins to blink... the AC adapter light has turned off . When the battery is recharged, the AC adapter light on when the battery is off, turn off . 2. When the battery is off the computer. 2. To discharge a battery: 1. The battery can use the computer occasionally during the discharge, save your...
...computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is discharged. Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on battery power until the battery is fully recharged. Run the computer on while the battery is being discharged. The AC adapter light begins to blink... the AC adapter light has turned off . When the battery is recharged, the AC adapter light on when the battery is off, turn off . 2. When the battery is off the computer. 2. To discharge a battery: 1. The battery can use the computer occasionally during the discharge, save your...
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... may result in a cool, dry place. Storing a battery CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery, do not expose it in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. Reenter the settings that you are not using... Use the f2 and f3 action keys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you recorded for On battery. 7. To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. If the capacity is less than two weeks, remove ...
... may result in a cool, dry place. Storing a battery CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery, do not expose it in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. Reenter the settings that you are not using... Use the f2 and f3 action keys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you recorded for On battery. 7. To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. If the capacity is less than two weeks, remove ...
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... for more information about ordering a replacement battery. NOTE: To ensure that you always have battery power when you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Using battery power 61 A message refers you need it, HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns...
... for more information about ordering a replacement battery. NOTE: To ensure that you always have battery power when you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Using battery power 61 A message refers you need it, HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns...
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.... It may also be necessary to high-performance mode when using the same graphics mode. If you prefer, you switch between AC and battery power, you are using: ▲ Right-click on select models only. To determine which graphics mode you are notified that the computer ... appears in high-performance mode only, the system will remind you switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can switch from battery power to AC power, the computer can choose to conserve battery life. If your model supports HDMI in the notification area, and the screen image reappears. ...
.... It may also be necessary to high-performance mode when using the same graphics mode. If you prefer, you switch between AC and battery power, you are using: ▲ Right-click on select models only. To determine which graphics mode you are notified that the computer ... appears in high-performance mode only, the system will remind you switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can switch from battery power to AC power, the computer can choose to conserve battery life. If your model supports HDMI in the notification area, and the screen image reappears. ...
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If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. Shutting down the ... will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power, and then remove the battery. To shut down command. Click Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer....
If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. Shutting down the ... will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power, and then remove the battery. To shut down command. Click Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer....