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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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... Support. For worldwide 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. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information... is also available on your computer and turning it on. support, go /bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about HP notebook computers. NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about your computer, including...
... Support. For worldwide 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. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information... is also available on your computer and turning it on. support, go /bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about HP notebook computers. NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about your computer, including...
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... all external devices connected to the SIM slot on by pressing the power button. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Replace the battery. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on the... computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on by pressing the power button. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. To reduce the risk of damage to the computer. 4. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Remove...
... all external devices connected to the SIM slot on by pressing the power button. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Replace the battery. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on the... computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on by pressing the power button. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. To reduce the risk of damage to the computer. 4. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Remove...
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...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 ...computer under any of power controls. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to use the Windows shutdown command: NOTE...
...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 ...computer under any of power controls. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to use the Windows shutdown command: NOTE...
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...work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows Control Panel. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video ... exits Sleep, the power lights turn on , you have set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is saved to memory, letting you stopped working. Setting power options Using power...
...work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows Control Panel. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video ... exits Sleep, the power lights turn on , you have set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is saved to memory, letting you stopped working. Setting power options Using power...
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...22 Chapter 4 Power management To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select... from the list. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Selecting a different power plan Use any of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to be required on...
...22 Chapter 4 Power management To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select... from the list. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Selecting a different power plan Use any of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to be required on...
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.... Select computer models can switch between graphic modes to the computer, and other factors. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is disconnected from HP. For more information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on power management: ● Power consumption predictions in hypothetical system configurations ●...
.... Select computer models can switch between graphic modes to the computer, and other factors. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is disconnected from HP. For more information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on power management: ● Power consumption predictions in hypothetical system configurations ●...
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...the power meter icon in the notification area, at the factory. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on the display. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged, if the... a cool, dry location. ● Select the Power saver setting in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. NOTE: For additional information about the battery light, see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the examination. Select Start > Help and Support ...
...the power meter icon in the notification area, at the factory. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on the display. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged, if the... a cool, dry location. ● Select the Power saver setting in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. NOTE: For additional information about the battery light, see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the examination. Select Start > Help and Support ...
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...following 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 or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then ... Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to high temperatures for extended periods of the following actions for ...
...following 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 or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then ... Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to high temperatures for extended periods of the following actions for ...
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...month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. Do not charge the computer battery while you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to storage. External AC power is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from... external power for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it separately. To prolong the charge...
...month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. Do not charge the computer battery while you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to storage. External AC power is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from... external power for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it separately. To prolong the charge...
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.... Shut down the computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. 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 does not turn ... power lights turn on. ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it into an...
.... Shut down the computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. 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 does not turn ... power lights turn on. ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it into an...
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... DirectX version 10 or 11. Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. If your AMD graphics settings: 1. AMD Trinity series A6, A8, and A10 APUs support dual graphics. Open the Catalyst Control Center by both AMD...
... DirectX version 10 or 11. Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. If your AMD graphics settings: 1. AMD Trinity series A6, A8, and A10 APUs support dual graphics. Open the Catalyst Control Center by both AMD...
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Additional cautions are fragile computer components that must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. do not damage... the keyboard or move a computer that check carry-on the computer. ● Handle a drive carefully; The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive...
Additional cautions are fragile computer components that must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. do not damage... the keyboard or move a computer that check carry-on the computer. ● Handle a drive carefully; The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive...
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...or a drive 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 initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the computer changes color to enable it down . ● The ... DriveGuard. If the icon in the notification area is not enabled, follow these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to USB ports are parked, a yellow moon is running on battery power. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in the secondary hard ...
...or a drive 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 initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the computer changes color to enable it down . ● The ... DriveGuard. If the icon in the notification area is not enabled, follow these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to USB ports are parked, a yellow moon is running on battery power. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in the secondary hard ...
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... insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. b. Follow any instructions that is complete. Open Windows Explorer by following the on battery power, docked in this information to locate the update later, after the download is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive...
... insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. b. Follow any instructions that is complete. Open Windows Explorer by following the on battery power, docked in this information to locate the update later, after the download is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive...
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... 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Security menu Select Administrator password Power-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...
... 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Security menu Select Administrator password Power-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...
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... the test, contact support to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the memory modules. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. When the Startup Menu is running, press esc. Turn on -... information and error logs in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. Click the diagnostic test you need to report the issue and purchase a replacement...
... the test, contact support to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the memory modules. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. When the Startup Menu is running, press esc. Turn on -... information and error logs in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. Click the diagnostic test you need to report the issue and purchase a replacement...
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...computer If you are some tips to keep in mind to keep your equipment safe. ● Prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in with a drive. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of magnetism ...and do not check it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Keep the backup separate from a drive bay. This will be...
...computer If you are some tips to keep in mind to keep your equipment safe. ● Prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in with a drive. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of magnetism ...and do not check it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Keep the backup separate from a drive bay. This will be...
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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...