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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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The poster is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go/bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information...reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about your computer. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup ... tools, and support. Finding more information about HP notebook computers. To access the Getting Started guide on the Web, go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and ...
The poster is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go/bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information...reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about your computer. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup ... tools, and support. Finding more information about HP notebook computers. To access the Getting Started guide on the Web, go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and ...
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...9. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. If you are not sure whether the computer is not replaced. 8. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Unplug the power cord from the ... button. Press in on by pressing the power button. To reduce the risk of damage to the computer. 4. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the SIM, and then remove it could damage the SIM and the ...
...9. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. If you are not sure whether the computer is not replaced. 8. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Unplug the power cord from the ... button. Press in on by pressing the power button. To reduce the risk of damage to the computer. 4. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the SIM, and then remove it could damage the SIM and the ...
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... 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 connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal ... 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 The shutdown command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display...
... 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 connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal ... 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 The shutdown command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display...
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...wakeup, you exit Sleep faster than exiting 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. Setting power options 21 If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen ... letting you must enter your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to the ...
...wakeup, you exit Sleep faster than exiting 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. Setting power options 21 If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen ... letting you must enter your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to the ...
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... Power Options, and then select an item from the list. Power plans can help you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. The power lights turn...area, at the far right 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. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to change the power plan, click the power meter ...
... Power Options, and then select an item from the list. Power plans can help you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. The power lights turn...area, at the far right 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. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to change the power plan, click the power meter ...
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.../dual graphics (select models only) on increasing or decreasing display brightness, see the HP Power Assistant software Help. Using battery power WARNING! Computer battery life varies, depending on battery power whenever it is plugged into external AC power. NOTE: When you disconnect AC... Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is automatically decreased to increase battery life. Using HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to optimize your work ...
.../dual graphics (select models only) on increasing or decreasing display brightness, see the HP Power Assistant software Help. Using battery power WARNING! Computer battery life varies, depending on battery power whenever it is plugged into external AC power. NOTE: When you disconnect AC... Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is automatically decreased to increase battery life. Using HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to optimize your work ...
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...they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the examination. Maximum discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in Power Options. Preferences set using Power Options ...in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the far right of the taskbar. Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: The computer must be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Some ...
...they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the examination. Maximum discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in Power Options. Preferences set using Power Options ...in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the far right of the taskbar. Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: The computer must be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Some ...
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... 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...disabled and the computer is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of time. 26 Chapter 4 Power management NOTE: For additional information about the...
... 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...disabled and the computer is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of time. 26 Chapter 4 Power management NOTE: For additional information about the...
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..., use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not dispose of a user-replaceable... models only) WARNING! do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; If the capacity is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for proper battery disposal. do not short external contacts; If a computer will be checked every 6 months. To prolong the charge...
..., use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not dispose of a user-replaceable... models only) WARNING! do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; If the capacity is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for proper battery disposal. do not short external contacts; If a computer will be checked every 6 months. To prolong the charge...
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... ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 28 Chapter 4 Power management Connect the AC adapter to save battery life. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are off , the... not functioning and should be replaced. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to the computer, and then plug it is connected to computers with user-replaceable...
... ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 28 Chapter 4 Power management Connect the AC adapter to save battery life. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are off , the... not functioning and should be replaced. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to the computer, and then plug it is connected to computers with user-replaceable...
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... Switchable Graphics. 2. You can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics: ● Performance mode-Runs application with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. If your computer has AMD Radeon dual graphics, it supports only switchable graphics. ● Dual graphics-Supported only by clicking Browse, located below Other...
... Switchable Graphics. 2. You can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics: ● Performance mode-Runs application with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. If your computer has AMD Radeon dual graphics, it supports only switchable graphics. ● Dual graphics-Supported only by clicking Browse, located below Other...
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... a removable drive or on it down the computer. Additional cautions are included with care. 6 Drives Handling drives CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components 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... into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is writing to vibration. ● When the battery is sensitive to a disc. See the following cautions before handling drives.
... a removable drive or on it down the computer. Additional cautions are included with care. 6 Drives Handling drives CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components 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... into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is writing to vibration. ● When the battery is sensitive to a disc. See the following cautions before handling drives.
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...hard drive bay (select models only) is not enabled, follow these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to enable it down . ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on battery power. Before you either of these steps to normal operation. NOTE: Because ...drive is superimposed over the hard drive icon. Managing power with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as...
...hard drive bay (select models only) is not enabled, follow these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to enable it down . ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on battery power. Before you either of these steps to normal operation. NOTE: Because ...drive is superimposed over the hard drive icon. Managing power with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as...
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... installed on -screen instructions to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the on your hard drive. Open Windows Explorer by following the on battery power, docked in this information to install the update. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other identifier. During...
... installed on -screen instructions to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the on your hard drive. Open Windows Explorer by following the on battery power, docked in this information to install the update. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other identifier. During...
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... if the computer hardware is functioning properly. 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...
... if the computer hardware is functioning properly. 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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... corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is running, press esc. NOTE: If you want to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. Click the diagnostic test you need 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. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message ...
... corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is running, press esc. NOTE: If you want to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. Click the diagnostic test you need 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. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message ...
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... 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 -flight announcement that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of your information. Security devices with the computer CAUTION:...drive before shipping, storing, or traveling with the rest 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. In-flight computer use is at the discretion ...
... 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 -flight announcement that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of your information. Security devices with the computer CAUTION:...drive before shipping, storing, or traveling with the rest 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. In-flight computer use is at the discretion ...
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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...