HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... must be reinstalled 60 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 60 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 60 Webcam (select models only) ...62 Adjusting webcam properties 62 5 Power management Setting power options ...64 Using power-saving states 64 Initiating and exiting Sleep 64...power plans ...65 Viewing the current power plan 66 Selecting a different power plan 66 Customizing power plans 66 Setting password protection on wakeup 66 Using Power Assistant (select models only 67 Starting Power Assistant ...67 Using external AC power ...67 Connecting the AC adapter 68 Using battery power...
... must be reinstalled 60 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 60 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 60 Webcam (select models only) ...62 Adjusting webcam properties 62 5 Power management Setting power options ...64 Using power-saving states 64 Initiating and exiting Sleep 64...power plans ...65 Viewing the current power plan 66 Selecting a different power plan 66 Customizing power plans 66 Setting password protection on wakeup 66 Using Power Assistant (select models only 67 Starting Power Assistant ...67 Using external AC power ...67 Connecting the AC adapter 68 Using battery power...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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...Fully recharge the battery 76 Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 76 Conserving battery power 76 Storing a battery ...77 Disposing of a used battery 77 Replacing the battery ...77 Testing an AC adapter ...78 Shutting down the computer ...78 6 Drives Identifying installed drives ...80 Handling... drives ...80 Improving hard drive performance ...82 Using Disk Defragmenter 82 Using Disk Cleanup ...82 Using HP 3D DriveGuard ...83 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 83 Using HP 3D DriveGuard...
...Fully recharge the battery 76 Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 76 Conserving battery power 76 Storing a battery ...77 Disposing of a used battery 77 Replacing the battery ...77 Testing an AC adapter ...78 Shutting down the computer ...78 6 Drives Identifying installed drives ...80 Handling... drives ...80 Improving hard drive performance ...82 Using Disk Defragmenter 82 Using Disk Cleanup ...82 Using HP 3D DriveGuard ...83 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 83 Using HP 3D DriveGuard...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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...adapter. Connects a modem cable. Produces sound when connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Component (1) Security cable slot (2) RJ-11 (modem) jack (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) External monitor port (5) Power... an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. NOTE: The security cable is connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Component (1) RJ...
...adapter. Connects a modem cable. Produces sound when connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Component (1) Security cable slot (2) RJ-11 (modem) jack (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) External monitor port (5) Power... an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. NOTE: The security cable is connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Component (1) RJ...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Serial number label-Provides important ...
Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Serial number label-Provides important ...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the spindle. 5. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all the devices installed on your AC adapter is plugged into place. 6. You will see a list of the computer. Turn on the drive bezel to select how you have not yet configured AutoPlay... optical drive that your computer, including the optical drive. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into an external power source while playing a BD.
... flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the spindle. 5. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all the devices installed on your AC adapter is plugged into place. 6. You will see a list of the computer. Turn on the drive bezel to select how you have not yet configured AutoPlay... optical drive that your computer, including the optical drive. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into an external power source while playing a BD.
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... Press fn+f8. For more information about computer use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device Connect the computer to the Power Assistant software Help. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard...
... Press fn+f8. For more information about computer use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device Connect the computer to the Power Assistant software Help. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... or damage to the equipment: Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) 3pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet (3). 68 Chapter 5 Power management To increase display brightness, press the...
... or damage to the equipment: Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) 3pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet (3). 68 Chapter 5 Power management To increase display brightness, press the...
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... your work . To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. Using Battery Check Help and Support provides information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the...of the examination. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external...
... your work . To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. Using Battery Check Help and Support provides information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the...of the examination. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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...! Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to full charge capacity. Using battery power 71 To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you are charging a new... If the battery has been unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, or an optional docking device. The battery charges whenever the computer is close to discharge below 5 percent of simply charging it charges...
...! Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to full charge capacity. Using battery power 71 To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you are charging a new... If the battery has been unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, or an optional docking device. The battery charges whenever the computer is close to discharge below 5 percent of simply charging it charges...
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Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing the power button. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ... The battery charges whether the computer is off or in battery run time Even if a battery is off. Using battery power 73 Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays ...
Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing the power button. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ... The battery charges whether the computer is off or in battery run time Even if a battery is off. Using battery power 73 Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays ...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... computer to sleep settings to Hibernate after the calibration. 4. or - Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Change the On battery setting to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Click Save changes. Under the...
... computer to sleep settings to Hibernate after the calibration. 4. or - Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Change the On battery setting to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Click Save changes. Under the...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... system, and then turns off the display and computer. Remove the battery from external power for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Shut down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be replaced. Click Start. 3. To test the AC adapter: 1. To shut down command. Contact technical support for an extended period Although you can...
... system, and then turns off the display and computer. Remove the battery from external power for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Shut down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be replaced. Click Start. 3. To test the AC adapter: 1. To shut down command. Contact technical support for an extended period Although you can...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows Vista
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... whether the computer is off . Charging a battery WARNING! To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. The battery light displays charge status: ● Amber: A battery is charging. ... these recommendations: ● If you are charging a new battery, charge it charges faster when the computer is plugged into external power through normal use , but it fully before turning on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in use before the battery...
... whether the computer is off . Charging a battery WARNING! To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. The battery light displays charge status: ● Amber: A battery is charging. ... these recommendations: ● If you are charging a new battery, charge it charges faster when the computer is plugged into external power through normal use , but it fully before turning on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in use before the battery...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows Vista
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... turn off when all batteries in a cool, dry location. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Using battery power 71 Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins...
... turn off when all batteries in a cool, dry location. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Using battery power 71 Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows Vista
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... computer. Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into the computer. 2. Insert the battery into external power. 2. or - Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing the power button. It is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - To fully charge the battery: 1. Leave the computer... when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is available 1. Connect the computer to exit ...
... computer. Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into the computer. 2. Insert the battery into external power. 2. or - Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing the power button. It is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - To fully charge the battery: 1. Leave the computer... when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is available 1. Connect the computer to exit ...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows Vista
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... functioning and should be replaced. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Remove the battery from external power for information on when the computer is connected to the AC adapter and external power. ● The power lights are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to...
... functioning and should be replaced. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Remove the battery from external power for information on when the computer is connected to the AC adapter and external power. ● The power lights are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP
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...area may take longer if a battery is new, has been unused for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on battery power. Maximum discharge time gradually shortens as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. NOTE: If the computer is on the computer. ● ...9679; Amber: The battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery is close to discharge below 5 percent of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, or an optional docking device. Tips for 2 weeks or more, or is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to full charge capacity. ...
...area may take longer if a battery is new, has been unused for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on battery power. Maximum discharge time gradually shortens as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. NOTE: If the computer is on the computer. ● ...9679; Amber: The battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery is close to discharge below 5 percent of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, or an optional docking device. Tips for 2 weeks or more, or is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to full charge capacity. ...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP
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... and shut down and loses any unsaved information. Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ▲ Connect one of losing information when...
... and shut down and loses any unsaved information. Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ▲ Connect one of losing information when...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP
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... battery light on . 3. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Standby 1. It is off . Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is also not necessary to...
... battery light on . 3. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Standby 1. It is off . Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is also not necessary to...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP
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... Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. To test the AC adapter: 1. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on when the computer is connected to the AC adapter and external power. ● The power lights are off when the computer is connected to an AC outlet.... of Turn Off Computer. 76 Chapter 5 Power management Remove the battery from external power for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Select Start > Help and Support > Contact support. Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to the AC adapter. Save your work and close all open ...
... Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. To test the AC adapter: 1. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on when the computer is connected to the AC adapter and external power. ● The power lights are off when the computer is connected to an AC outlet.... of Turn Off Computer. 76 Chapter 5 Power management Remove the battery from external power for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Select Start > Help and Support > Contact support. Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to the AC adapter. Save your work and close all open ...