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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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...user guides and reference material are provided with the computer. To access this guide on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, ...Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about HP notebook computers. 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...
...user guides and reference material are provided with the computer. To access this guide on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, ...Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about HP notebook computers. 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...
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...identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. Turn on the computer. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. If a SIM is inserted incorrectly, it is not replaced. 8. ... CAUTION: When inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to the computer. 4. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Disconnect all external devices connected to the connector, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. 7....
...identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. Turn on the computer. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. If a SIM is inserted incorrectly, it is not replaced. 8. ... CAUTION: When inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to the computer. 4. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Disconnect all external devices connected to the connector, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. 7....
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... throughout this guide to refer 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 unable to use the Windows shutdown command: NOTE: If the computer is ...in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you can shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The shutdown command closes all...
... throughout this guide to refer 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 unable to use the Windows shutdown command: NOTE: If the computer is ...in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you can shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The shutdown command closes all...
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...hard drive and the computer turns off. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of... Start, click the arrow next to the screen. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any computer functions while the computer is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can ...
...hard drive and the computer turns off. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of... Start, click the arrow next to the screen. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any computer functions while the computer is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can ...
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...plans A power plan is running on and your work returns to the screen where 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. Power plans can help you must ...Power Options. 2. NOTE: If you have set a password to the screen. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the Shut down button...
...plans A power plan is running on and your work returns to the screen where 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. Power plans can help you must ...Power Options. 2. NOTE: If you have set a password to the screen. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the Shut down button...
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... profiles ● Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is disconnected from HP. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer or an AC power loss occurs. Finding additional...
... profiles ● Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is disconnected from HP. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer or an AC power loss occurs. Finding additional...
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... a low or critical battery level, the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. Maximum discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to work...2. Connect the AC adapter to external power for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on battery power. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and ...
... a low or critical battery level, the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. Maximum discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to work...2. Connect the AC adapter to external power for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on battery power. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and ...
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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 ...9679; If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on page 22. Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of time. 26 Chapter 4 Power management Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer...
...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 ...9679; If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on page 22. Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of time. 26 Chapter 4 Power management Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer...
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... the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. If the capacity is less than 2 weeks, remove the user-replaceable battery and store it in a cool, dry place. do not disassemble, crush, or...the HP website for proper battery disposal. Using external AC power 27 If the battery is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Replacing a user-replaceable battery (select models only) Battery Check...
... the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. If the capacity is less than 2 weeks, remove the user-replaceable battery and store it in a cool, dry place. do not disassemble, crush, or...the HP website for proper battery disposal. Using external AC power 27 If the battery is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Replacing a user-replaceable battery (select models only) Battery Check...
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... . To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following symptoms when it into an AC outlet. 4. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Connect the AC adapter to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are... off , the AC adapter is automatically decreased to save battery life. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is not functioning and should be replaced. Testing an ...
... . To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following symptoms when it into an AC outlet. 4. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Connect the AC adapter to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are... off , the AC adapter is automatically decreased to save battery life. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is not functioning and should be replaced. Testing an ...
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.../dual graphics (select models only) 29 Using dual graphics (select models only) If your system is equipped with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with either Performance mode or Power Saving mode, based on power requirements...
.../dual graphics (select models only) 29 Using dual graphics (select models only) If your system is equipped with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with either Performance mode or Power Saving mode, based on power requirements...
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Additional cautions are included with care. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that is writing to a disc. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. ● Remove media .... ● Handle a drive carefully; 6 Drives Handling drives CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that check carry-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." ● Avoid exposing a drive...
Additional cautions are included with care. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that is writing to a disc. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. ● Remove media .... ● Handle a drive carefully; 6 Drives Handling drives CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that check carry-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." ● Avoid exposing a drive...
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... set on battery power. A short time after the end of one of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move the computer, HP recommends that a drive in the primary hard drive bay or a drive in the secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is...or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. 44 Chapter 6 Drives NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to normal operation. Click OK. Before you move the computer with a parked hard drive...
... set on battery power. A short time after the end of one of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move the computer, HP recommends that a drive in the primary hard drive bay or a drive in the secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is...or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. 44 Chapter 6 Drives NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to normal operation. Click OK. Before you move the computer with a parked hard drive...
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... want to your hard drive. Follow the on your computer to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. Open Windows Explorer by following the on battery power, docked in this path when you connect your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. BIOS Setup Menu The tables in an optional...
... want to your hard drive. Follow the on your computer to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. Open Windows Explorer by following the on battery power, docked in this path when you connect your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. BIOS Setup Menu The tables in an optional...
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... data to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly. 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...
... data to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly. 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...
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... System Diagnostics window. NOTE: If you want to run, and then follow the on or restart the computer. If the battery fails the test, contact support to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ●... the diagnostic test you need to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. If it is displayed, press f2. 2. Turn on -...
... System Diagnostics window. NOTE: If you want to run, and then follow the on or restart the computer. If the battery fails the test, contact support to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ●... the diagnostic test you need to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. If it is displayed, press f2. 2. Turn on -...
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... ● If the computer will help reduce the risk of magnetism and do not check it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with the computer Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of damage to...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 the rest of information, remove the media from a drive before shipping, storing, or traveling with magnetic fields include airport...
... ● If the computer will help reduce the risk of magnetism and do not check it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with the computer Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of damage to...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 the rest of information, remove the media from a drive before shipping, storing, or traveling with magnetic fields include airport...
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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...