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... your software's preview feature to the PC. ■ If you are using your PC for contrast. While the disc is included with your notebook AC adapter and power cord plugged into a working electrical outlet. The LightScribe software indicates the time remaining to use look on the HP DVD Writer disc in mostly soft middle tones. If...
... your software's preview feature to the PC. ■ If you are using your PC for contrast. While the disc is included with your notebook AC adapter and power cord plugged into a working electrical outlet. The LightScribe software indicates the time remaining to use look on the HP DVD Writer disc in mostly soft middle tones. If...
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Component ID Rear Components Component Description 1 Power connector Connects the AC adapter cable. 2 Exhaust vents (2)* Provides airflow to block airflow. Connects the modem cable. *The notebook has 5 vents. Connects an optional VGA monitor or projector. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or...prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Connects an optional USB device. All vents are on the right side and the left side of the notebook. 1-8 Hardware and Software Guide Another one of these vents is visible on the bottom of the...
Component ID Rear Components Component Description 1 Power connector Connects the AC adapter cable. 2 Exhaust vents (2)* Provides airflow to block airflow. Connects the modem cable. *The notebook has 5 vents. Connects an optional VGA monitor or projector. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or...prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Connects an optional USB device. All vents are on the right side and the left side of the notebook. 1-8 Hardware and Software Guide Another one of these vents is visible on the bottom of the...
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Component ID Additional Hardware Components The components included with most notebook models. Power and Modem Hardware Component 1 AC adapter* Description Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 3 Battery pack* Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects the modem to an RJ-11 telephone...
Component ID Additional Hardware Components The components included with most notebook models. Power and Modem Hardware Component 1 AC adapter* Description Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 3 Battery pack* Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects the modem to an RJ-11 telephone...
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...: To reduce the risk of these sources while working in most software applications. Power Power Sources Selecting a Power Source The notebook can run the notebook on external power whenever you run on battery power from an inserted battery pack or on your equipment: ■ Plug the.... ■ Disconnect power from the notebook by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. You can use power from the notebook). ■ If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on external power supplied through the AC adapter or an optional docking device. for example...
...: To reduce the risk of these sources while working in most software applications. Power Power Sources Selecting a Power Source The notebook can run the notebook on external power whenever you run on battery power from an inserted battery pack or on your equipment: ■ Plug the.... ■ Disconnect power from the notebook by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. You can use power from the notebook). ■ If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on external power supplied through the AC adapter or an optional docking device. for example...
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... or more, or is a nearly discharged battery pack. A battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whether the notebook is off or in the battery pack is connected to start the notebook. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow the instructions in... "Charging a New Battery Pack" and "Charging an In-Use Battery Pack," next in the notebook charges whenever the notebook is too low to external power through the AC adapter or through an optional docking device. Power Charging Battery Packs A battery pack inserted in this chapter.
... or more, or is a nearly discharged battery pack. A battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whether the notebook is off or in the battery pack is connected to start the notebook. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow the instructions in... "Charging a New Battery Pack" and "Charging an In-Use Battery Pack," next in the notebook charges whenever the notebook is too low to external power through the AC adapter or through an optional docking device. Power Charging Battery Packs A battery pack inserted in this chapter.
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...in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Information To increase the accuracy of the battery charge information that is connected to external power through the AC adapter. ■ When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully. Charging an In-Use Battery Pack To charge an in this chapter..., charge it fully. Power Charging a New Battery Pack To charge a new battery pack: ■ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is displayed by your notebook: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it. ■...
...in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Information To increase the accuracy of the battery charge information that is connected to external power through the AC adapter. ■ When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully. Charging an In-Use Battery Pack To charge an in this chapter..., charge it fully. Power Charging a New Battery Pack To charge a new battery pack: ■ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is displayed by your notebook: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it. ■...
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...the following items: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available To resolve a low-battery condition when a charged battery pack is available, shut down the notebook. When the Notebook Cannot Restore from hibernation: If the notebook has reached a critical low...prevent loss of data when restoring from Hibernation If hibernation was initiated at a time when power was so low that the notebook was unable to complete the hibernation process, prompts to initiate hibernation, do not restore power until hibernation is complete. Hardware ...
...the following items: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available To resolve a low-battery condition when a charged battery pack is available, shut down the notebook. When the Notebook Cannot Restore from hibernation: If the notebook has reached a critical low...prevent loss of data when restoring from Hibernation If hibernation was initiated at a time when power was so low that the notebook was unable to complete the hibernation process, prompts to initiate hibernation, do not restore power until hibernation is complete. Hardware ...
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... your current session will be lost when the battery pack is fully discharged and the notebook is on throughout the discharge process. Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 2. Leave the notebook connected to external power through the AC adapter. (The notebook battery light is then turned off a connected optional monitor. To charge the battery pack...
... your current session will be lost when the battery pack is fully discharged and the notebook is on throughout the discharge process. Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 2. Leave the notebook connected to external power through the AC adapter. (The notebook battery light is then turned off a connected optional monitor. To charge the battery pack...
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...the Internet software included with your notebook. For information about the download. The Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are in the printed Getting Started guide included with the notebook, refer to the "Connect to reliable external power using the AC adapter. (Do not download or ...install a ROM update while the notebook is packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Downloading System ROM Ä...
...the Internet software included with your notebook. For information about the download. The Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are in the printed Getting Started guide included with the notebook, refer to the "Connect to reliable external power using the AC adapter. (Do not download or ...install a ROM update while the notebook is packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Downloading System ROM Ä...
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In the folder containing your download, select the name or number of notebook functionality, perform the procedures described in this section only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you...
In the folder containing your download, select the name or number of notebook functionality, perform the procedures described in this section only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you...
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... through the AC adapter. 2. Setting a Restore Point To set additional restore points when you change your system files and settings. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 2. Select Create a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen. The notebook sets restore... All System Restore procedures are restorable, benchmark "snapshots" of your data files. Make sure the notebook is performing optimally. Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on the screen. 14-10 Hardware and Software...
... through the AC adapter. 2. Setting a Restore Point To set additional restore points when you change your system files and settings. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 2. Select Create a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen. The notebook sets restore... All System Restore procedures are restorable, benchmark "snapshots" of your data files. Make sure the notebook is performing optimally. Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on the screen. 14-10 Hardware and Software...
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... complete, which may take up to shut down the notebook using the standard shutdown procedure for 4 seconds. 4. Shut down list, and then select OK. ✎ If you have completed steps 6 and 7. 6. After the repair process is displayed). 7. Press R to a AC outlet through the AC adapter. 2. Software Updates and Recovery Repairing the Operating System To...
... complete, which may take up to shut down the notebook using the standard shutdown procedure for 4 seconds. 4. Shut down list, and then select OK. ✎ If you have completed steps 6 and 7. 6. After the repair process is displayed). 7. Press R to a AC outlet through the AC adapter. 2. Software Updates and Recovery Repairing the Operating System To...
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... disc. (After a few minutes, the "Welcome to Setup" page is connected to a AC outlet through the AC adapter. 2. Press enter to continue. (A "Licensing Agreement" page is normal for some notebook models to pause occasionally for several minutes and to shut down the notebook using the standard shutdown procedure for your Product Key. These normal pauses...
... disc. (After a few minutes, the "Welcome to Setup" page is connected to a AC outlet through the AC adapter. 2. Press enter to continue. (A "Licensing Agreement" page is normal for some notebook models to pause occasionally for several minutes and to shut down the notebook using the standard shutdown procedure for your Product Key. These normal pauses...
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.... Input Power Operating voltage Operating current Rating 18.5 V dc to 19.0 V dc 4.9 A or 6.5 A This product is designed for a Compaq notebook. The notebook is strongly recommended that the notebook be powered only with an AC adapter or DC power cord supplied with or approved for IT power systems in this section may be supplied by an...
.... Input Power Operating voltage Operating current Rating 18.5 V dc to 19.0 V dc 4.9 A or 6.5 A This product is designed for a Compaq notebook. The notebook is strongly recommended that the notebook be powered only with an AC adapter or DC power cord supplied with or approved for IT power systems in this section may be supplied by an...
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... vs. See docking device battery bay identifying 1-13 inserting, removing battery pack 2-17 labels inside 1-18 Hardware and Software Guide Index-1 Index 1394 port 1-9, 9-3 A AC adapter 1-16 AC power vs. digital line 10-1, 10-7 antennae 1-15 antivirus software 12-1, 12-19 Application Recovery disc 1-17 applications default multimedia 4-10 installing 4-12 reinstalling or...
... vs. See docking device battery bay identifying 1-13 inserting, removing battery pack 2-17 labels inside 1-18 Hardware and Software Guide Index-1 Index 1394 port 1-9, 9-3 A AC adapter 1-16 AC power vs. digital line 10-1, 10-7 antennae 1-15 antivirus software 12-1, 12-19 Application Recovery disc 1-17 applications default multimedia 4-10 installing 4-12 reinstalling or...