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... password protection on wakeup 23 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 24 Using battery power ...24 Finding additional battery information 24 Using Battery Check ...25 Displaying the remaining battery charge 25 Maximizing battery discharge time 25 Managing low battery levels 25 Identifying low battery levels 25 Resolving a low battery level 26 Resolving a low battery level when external power is...
... password protection on wakeup 23 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 24 Using battery power ...24 Finding additional battery information 24 Using Battery Check ...25 Displaying the remaining battery charge 25 Maximizing battery discharge time 25 Managing low battery levels 25 Identifying low battery levels 25 Resolving a low battery level 26 Resolving a low battery level when external power is...
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...guide is included in the box with your computer, either in this guide may not be available on the Web, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits...Started guide on your new computer 1 support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. To access the notices, select Start > Help and ...
...guide is included in the box with your computer, either in this guide may not be available on the Web, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits...Started guide on your new computer 1 support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. To access the notices, select Start > Help and ...
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...computer. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently press the SIM into the slot until it is not replaced. 8. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Close the display....not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. If you are not sure whether the ...
...computer. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently press the SIM into the slot until it is not replaced. 8. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Close the display....not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. If you are not sure whether the ...
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... the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedure, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...to refer to both types of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you can shut down . Select Start > Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Save your work and close all open programs. 2.
... the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedure, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...to refer to both types of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you can shut down . Select Start > Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Save your work and close all open programs. 2.
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...and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while 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: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Your work is closed, ...open the display. ● Press a key on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control Panel. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on...
...and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while 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: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Your work is closed, ...open the display. ● Press a key on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control Panel. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on...
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...9650; Click Start, click the arrow next to the screen. The power lights turn on battery or external power. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of system settings that manages how the computer uses... power. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Using power plans A power plan is a collection of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ●...
...9650; Click Start, click the arrow next to the screen. The power lights turn on battery or external power. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of system settings that manages how the computer uses... power. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Using power plans A power plan is a collection of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ●...
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... (select models only) on increasing or decreasing display brightness, see the HP Power Assistant software Help. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is disconnected from HP. Finding additional battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about using,...to help you make informed decisions on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to increase battery life. Using HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to optimize your work in case of a power outage...
... (select models only) on increasing or decreasing display brightness, see the HP Power Assistant software Help. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is disconnected from HP. Finding additional battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about using,...to help you make informed decisions on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to increase battery life. Using HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to optimize your work in case of a power outage...
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... responses can be connected to external power for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. or - ● The power meter icon in this section describes the alerts... using Power Options do not affect lights. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area,...
... responses can be connected to external power for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. or - ● The power meter icon in this section describes the alerts... using Power Options do not affect lights. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area,...
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...power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following actions for extended periods of time. 26 Chapter 4 Power management Replace... devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on page 22. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, see Using the power meter...
...power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following actions for extended periods of time. 26 Chapter 4 Power management Replace... devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on page 22. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, see Using the power meter...
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... an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device. do not dispose of a stored battery, place it to the HP website for more information about ordering a replacement battery. To prolong the charge of in a cool, dry place. do not short external contacts; To... provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Calibrate a battery before returning it in fire or water. If the battery is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. To reduce the risk of...
... an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device. do not dispose of a stored battery, place it to the HP website for more information about ordering a replacement battery. To prolong the charge of in a cool, dry place. do not short external contacts; To... provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Calibrate a battery before returning it in fire or water. If the battery is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. To reduce the risk of...
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..., the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . Connect the AC adapter to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following instructions apply to the computer, and then plug it is connected to save... battery life. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to AC power: ● The computer ...
..., the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . Connect the AC adapter to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following instructions apply to the computer, and then plug it is connected to save... battery life. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to AC power: ● The computer ...
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... graphics allow you can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics: ● Performance mode-Runs application with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. Using dual graphics (select models only) If your notebook graphics processor configuration. AMD Trinity series A6, A8, and A10 APUs support dual graphics. Click...
... graphics allow you can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics: ● Performance mode-Runs application with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. Using dual graphics (select models only) If your notebook graphics processor configuration. AMD Trinity series A6, A8, and A10 APUs support dual graphics. Click...
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... or place items on the computer. ● Handle a drive carefully; The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is writing to a disc. 6 Drives Handling drives CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that must be mailed, place the drive...
... or place items on the computer. ● Handle a drive carefully; The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is writing to a disc. 6 Drives Handling drives CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that must be mailed, place the drive...
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... either shut it : 1. Click OK. Managing power with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power. Before you move the computer with a parked hard drive If HP 3D DriveGuard has parked the drive, the computer will behave in the following ways: ● The computer will...NOTE: If the computer is parked. If the icon in the secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to USB ports are protected by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. NOTE: Hard drives in the...
... either shut it : 1. Click OK. Managing power with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power. Before you move the computer with a parked hard drive If HP 3D DriveGuard has parked the drive, the computer will behave in the following ways: ● The computer will...NOTE: If the computer is parked. If the icon in the secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to USB ports are protected by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. NOTE: Hard drives in the...
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Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in this section provide an overview of the BIOS Setup menu options. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. ...
Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in this section provide an overview of the BIOS Setup menu options. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. ...
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... a quick or comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery (and battery calibration), video memory, and the WLAN module status. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks...
... a quick or comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery (and battery calibration), video memory, and the WLAN module status. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks...
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...the diagnostic test you need to run, and then follow the on or restart the computer. If the battery fails the test, contact support to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is... f2. 2. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 You can view system information and error logs in the lower-left corner of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the memory modules. When the Startup Menu is displayed...
...the diagnostic test you need to run, and then follow the on or restart the computer. If the battery fails the test, contact support to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is... f2. 2. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 You can view system information and error logs in the lower-left corner of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the memory modules. When the Startup Menu is displayed...
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...in -flight announcement that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not check it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with the computer do not damage drives. ● If you plan to use the computer during a flight, listen for... more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in with the rest of information, remove the media from a drive before shipping, storing, or traveling with a drive. In-flight ...
...in -flight announcement that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not check it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with the computer do not damage drives. ● If you plan to use the computer during a flight, listen for... more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in with the rest of information, remove the media from a drive before shipping, storing, or traveling with a drive. In-flight ...
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...DriveLock password entering 55 removing 56 B battery conserving power 26 discharging 25 displaying remaining charge 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading...existing wireless network 5 wired network 9 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 40 conservation, power 26 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 21, 26 critical updates, software 58 D digital card inserting 31 removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 43 Disk...
...DriveLock password entering 55 removing 56 B battery conserving power 26 discharging 25 displaying remaining charge 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading...existing wireless network 5 wired network 9 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 40 conservation, power 26 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 21, 26 critical updates, software 58 D digital card inserting 31 removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 43 Disk...
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...GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 ...hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs...
...GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 ...hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs...