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...of defective parts, including hard drives identified by HP Intelligent Manageability software as "HP") with "1 YR," "2 YR," or "3 YR" marked on the serial number label located on the back of the unit Included HP accessories, digital writing pen, and batteries Duration of Warranty Period 1 year, 2 ...years, or 3 years, according to the serial number label 1 Year Non-HP accessories Not warranted by or leased from HP Computer Corporation, its worldwide subsidiaries, ...
...of defective parts, including hard drives identified by HP Intelligent Manageability software as "HP") with "1 YR," "2 YR," or "3 YR" marked on the serial number label located on the back of the unit Included HP accessories, digital writing pen, and batteries Duration of Warranty Period 1 year, 2 ...years, or 3 years, according to the serial number label 1 Year Non-HP accessories Not warranted by or leased from HP Computer Corporation, its worldwide subsidiaries, ...
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Startup Setting Up the Hardware To set up the notebook for details.) Identifying the AC adapter, the power cord, and the battery pack (Power cords vary by region and country.) 1-2 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 1 Insert the battery pack into the notebook, so that the battery can begin to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power. (Refer to the next section for the first time, you need the notebook, the power cord 1, the AC adapter 2, and the battery pack 3.
Startup Setting Up the Hardware To set up the notebook for details.) Identifying the AC adapter, the power cord, and the battery pack (Power cords vary by region and country.) 1-2 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 1 Insert the battery pack into the notebook, so that the battery can begin to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power. (Refer to the next section for the first time, you need the notebook, the power cord 1, the AC adapter 2, and the battery pack 3.
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Startup and Reference Guide-Part 1 1-3 Inserting a battery pack Ä CAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to components, do not remove the battery pack until it snaps into the battery bay: 1. Tilt the battery pack downward until the notebook has been connected to external power. Insert the alignment tab on the battery pack into the alignment slot on a flat surface. 2. Turn the notebook upside down on the notebook. 3. Startup Inserting a Battery Pack To insert the battery pack into place.
Startup and Reference Guide-Part 1 1-3 Inserting a battery pack Ä CAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to components, do not remove the battery pack until it snaps into the battery bay: 1. Tilt the battery pack downward until the notebook has been connected to external power. Insert the alignment tab on the battery pack into the alignment slot on a flat surface. 2. Turn the notebook upside down on the notebook. 3. Startup Inserting a Battery Pack To insert the battery pack into place.
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As soon as the notebook is connected to external power, the battery light turns on, and the battery pack begins to external power Startup and Reference Guide-Part 1 1-5 Plug the AC adapter cable into an electrical outlet 3. Connecting the notebook to charge. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2, and then into the power connector 1. 2. Startup Connecting the Notebook to External Power To connect the notebook to external power: 1.
As soon as the notebook is connected to external power, the battery light turns on, and the battery pack begins to external power Startup and Reference Guide-Part 1 1-5 Plug the AC adapter cable into an electrical outlet 3. Connecting the notebook to charge. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2, and then into the power connector 1. 2. Startup Connecting the Notebook to External Power To connect the notebook to external power: 1.
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HP recommends that you leave the notebook connected to external power until the new battery pack has been fully charged. Charge status is fully charged and the battery light turns off. The battery light is on while the battery pack is connected to external power. A partially charged new battery pack can run the notebook, but battery charge displays will not...
HP recommends that you leave the notebook connected to external power until the new battery pack has been fully charged. Charge status is fully charged and the battery light turns off. The battery light is on while the battery pack is connected to external power. A partially charged new battery pack can run the notebook, but battery charge displays will not...
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Startup and Reference Guide-Part 1 1-7 When the notebook turns on, the power/standby button lights up, the power/standby light on the front of the notebook turns on, and you have installed a battery pack, make sure that the battery pack is providing power, plug another device into the outlet....) ■ If you are prompted to contact an HP Customer Care Center. Startup Turning On the Notebook To turn on the notebook If the Notebook ...
Startup and Reference Guide-Part 1 1-7 When the notebook turns on, the power/standby button lights up, the power/standby light on the front of the notebook turns on, and you have installed a battery pack, make sure that the battery pack is providing power, plug another device into the outlet....) ■ If you are prompted to contact an HP Customer Care Center. Startup Turning On the Notebook To turn on the notebook If the Notebook ...
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...and often the repair of these occurrences. 1-10 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 1 Protecting Your Notebook When you use your notebook to access a network or the Internet, you expose the notebook to "Replacing a Battery Pack" in the order below: ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete, select Shut Down, and...-down list. ■ Press and hold down the power/standby button for at least 4 seconds. ■ Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. Using a combination of viruses, worms, and hackers. These security and privacy occurrences can significantly help in the form...
...and often the repair of these occurrences. 1-10 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 1 Protecting Your Notebook When you use your notebook to access a network or the Internet, you expose the notebook to "Replacing a Battery Pack" in the order below: ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete, select Shut Down, and...-down list. ■ Press and hold down the power/standby button for at least 4 seconds. ■ Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. Using a combination of viruses, worms, and hackers. These security and privacy occurrences can significantly help in the form...
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...cord grounding pin. The grounding pin is easily accessible at all times. ■ Disconnect power from the notebook by an unreliable power supply or an electrical storm: ■ Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. ■ Provide surge protection for a Class ...three-pin outlet. For more information, refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices on battery power or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord. Startup Using the Notebook Safely To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be caused by unplugging the power cord from ...
...cord grounding pin. The grounding pin is easily accessible at all times. ■ Disconnect power from the notebook by an unreliable power supply or an electrical storm: ■ Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. ■ Provide surge protection for a Class ...three-pin outlet. For more information, refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices on battery power or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord. Startup Using the Notebook Safely To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be caused by unplugging the power cord from ...
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2 System Components Contents Top 2-2 TouchPad 2-2 Keys 2-3 Power Controls 2-4 Lights 2-5 Audio Buttons 2-6 Front 2-7 Rear 2-8 Connectors and Jacks 2-8 Vents 2-9 Left Side 2-10 Connectors and Jacks 2-10 Vents 2-11 Right Side 2-12 Bottom 2-13 Bays and Memory Compartment 2-13 Vents 2-14 Labels 2-15 Additional Standard Components 2-16 Cables and Cord 2-16 Adapters and Battery Pack 2-17 Restoration and Documentation CDs 2-18 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 2-1
2 System Components Contents Top 2-2 TouchPad 2-2 Keys 2-3 Power Controls 2-4 Lights 2-5 Audio Buttons 2-6 Front 2-7 Rear 2-8 Connectors and Jacks 2-8 Vents 2-9 Left Side 2-10 Connectors and Jacks 2-10 Vents 2-11 Right Side 2-12 Bottom 2-13 Bays and Memory Compartment 2-13 Vents 2-14 Labels 2-15 Additional Standard Components 2-16 Cables and Cord 2-16 Adapters and Battery Pack 2-17 Restoration and Documentation CDs 2-18 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 2-1
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Blinking: A battery pack is turned on. Produce stereo sound. On: Notebook is malfunctioning and may need to be replaced. On: The notebook is receiving AC power. On: The notebook is receiving battery power. Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 2-7 Blinking: Notebook is being accessed. Front System Components Component 1 Display release latch 2 Stereo speakers (2) 3 Power/standby light 4 Battery light 5 AC power light 6 Hard drive activity light Description Opens the notebook. On: The internal hard drive is in Standby.
Blinking: A battery pack is turned on. Produce stereo sound. On: Notebook is malfunctioning and may need to be replaced. On: The notebook is receiving AC power. On: The notebook is receiving battery power. Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 2-7 Blinking: Notebook is being accessed. Front System Components Component 1 Display release latch 2 Stereo speakers (2) 3 Power/standby light 4 Battery light 5 AC power light 6 Hard drive activity light Description Opens the notebook. On: The internal hard drive is in Standby.
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System Components Bottom Bays and Memory Compartment Component 1 Battery pack release latch 2 Memory compartment 3 Hard drive bay 4 Battery bay Description Releases a battery pack from the battery bay. Holds a battery pack. Holds the internal hard drive. Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 2-13 Depending on the model, when the notebook is shipped either one or both memory slots may be filled with a replaceable memory module. Contains 2 memory slots.
System Components Bottom Bays and Memory Compartment Component 1 Battery pack release latch 2 Memory compartment 3 Hard drive bay 4 Battery bay Description Releases a battery pack from the battery bay. Holds a battery pack. Holds the internal hard drive. Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 2-13 Depending on the model, when the notebook is shipped either one or both memory slots may be filled with a replaceable memory module. Contains 2 memory slots.
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Adapters and Battery Pack System Components Component Description 1 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Country-specific modem adapter (included by region as required) Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack. 3 Japan-specific outlet adapter Connects the AC adapter to a 2-prong (Japan only) electrical outlet. 4 Battery pack Runs the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 2-17
Adapters and Battery Pack System Components Component Description 1 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Country-specific modem adapter (included by region as required) Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack. 3 Japan-specific outlet adapter Connects the AC adapter to a 2-prong (Japan only) electrical outlet. 4 Battery pack Runs the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 2-17
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... Infrared or Drive Media 4-7 Using Default Power Settings 4-7 Identifying Power Controls and Indicators 4-8 Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off 4-9 Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures 4-10 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 4-11 Initiating...Battery and External Power. . . 4-17 Charging a Battery Pack 4-17 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 4-18 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 4-18 Resolving Low-Battery Conditions 4-19 Calibrating a Battery Pack 4-20 Storing a Battery Pack 4-23 Battery Conservation Settings 4-24 Replacing a Battery Pack 4-25 Disposing of a Used Battery...
... Infrared or Drive Media 4-7 Using Default Power Settings 4-7 Identifying Power Controls and Indicators 4-8 Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off 4-9 Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures 4-10 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 4-11 Initiating...Battery and External Power. . . 4-17 Charging a Battery Pack 4-17 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 4-18 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 4-18 Resolving Low-Battery Conditions 4-19 Calibrating a Battery Pack 4-20 Storing a Battery Pack 4-23 Battery Conservation Settings 4-24 Replacing a Battery Pack 4-25 Disposing of a Used Battery...
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... an AC adapter and other devices. Task Work in the notebook. Charge or calibrate a battery pack in most software applications. Recommended Power Source ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook ■ External power supplied through : ■ AC adapter ■ Optional HP Notebook Expansion Base Å WARNING: This notebook is normal for Safety of increased power consumption, it...
... an AC adapter and other devices. Task Work in the notebook. Charge or calibrate a battery pack in most software applications. Recommended Power Source ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook ■ External power supplied through : ■ AC adapter ■ Optional HP Notebook Expansion Base Å WARNING: This notebook is normal for Safety of increased power consumption, it...
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... initiating Standby is not usually necessary, but it is a recommended precaution. ■ When the notebook is cleared. ■ Saving your notebook in use. Connect to an external power source if your notebook will not resume from Standby, your work returns to implement them. Power About Standby, Hibernation and...not in Standby for extended periods. ✎ The system will be initiated by you left off. Ä CAUTION: To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave your work is saved in random access memory (RAM) and the screen is in Standby, the power/standby light blinks.
... initiating Standby is not usually necessary, but it is a recommended precaution. ■ When the notebook is cleared. ■ Saving your notebook in use. Connect to an external power source if your notebook will not resume from Standby, your work returns to implement them. Power About Standby, Hibernation and...not in Standby for extended periods. ✎ The system will be initiated by you left off. Ä CAUTION: To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave your work is saved in random access memory (RAM) and the screen is in Standby, the power/standby light blinks.
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... but can be possible to restore from Hibernation, your system memory. 4-4 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 Do not change the notebook configuration during a battery pack calibration. Ä CAUTION: If Hibernation is in Hibernation: ■ Do not add or remove memory modules. ■ ...Do not insert or remove the hard drive. ■ Do not connect or disconnect external devices. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD or DVD. ■ Do not insert a PC...
... but can be possible to restore from Hibernation, your system memory. 4-4 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 Do not change the notebook configuration during a battery pack calibration. Ä CAUTION: If Hibernation is in Hibernation: ■ Do not add or remove memory modules. ■ ...Do not insert or remove the hard drive. ■ Do not connect or disconnect external devices. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD or DVD. ■ Do not insert a PC...
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... select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Shutdown Shutdown procedures turn off , than a battery pack that has been removed from the notebook and stored in a cool, dry location. Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 4-5 Power To verify that Hibernation is not displayed as...if it has been disabled. Whether to leave a battery pack in the notebook or in storage depends on how you work: ■ Leaving the battery pack in the notebook enables the battery pack to charge whenever the notebook is connected to external power and also protects your work...
... select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Shutdown Shutdown procedures turn off , than a battery pack that has been removed from the notebook and stored in a cool, dry location. Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 4-5 Power To verify that Hibernation is not displayed as...if it has been disabled. Whether to leave a battery pack in the notebook or in storage depends on how you work: ■ Leaving the battery pack in the notebook enables the battery pack to charge whenever the notebook is connected to external power and also protects your work...
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...Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown The following sections describe when to initiate Standby or Hibernation and when to shut down the notebook, remove the battery pack, and store it in Standby but is uncertain-for up to 48 hours. ■ Initiating Hibernation clears the screen... to work saved in Hibernation takes longer than leaving the notebook on. A fully charged new battery pack can support Standby or Hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of the battery pack when the notebook will be unused and unplugged for an extended period, shut...
...Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown The following sections describe when to initiate Standby or Hibernation and when to shut down the notebook, remove the battery pack, and store it in Standby but is uncertain-for up to 48 hours. ■ Initiating Hibernation clears the screen... to work saved in Hibernation takes longer than leaving the notebook on. A fully charged new battery pack can support Standby or Hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of the battery pack when the notebook will be unused and unplugged for an extended period, shut...
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...■ Press and hold down the power/standby button for at least 4 seconds. ■ Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack For battery pack removal instructions, refer to use the normal Windows shutdown procedure, try the following emergency shutdown procedures in ...loss of unsaved data. 4-10 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 Power Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures If the notebook does not respond and you are unable to the "Replacing a Battery Pack," section, later in this chapter. Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures may result in the sequence ...
...■ Press and hold down the power/standby button for at least 4 seconds. ■ Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack For battery pack removal instructions, refer to use the normal Windows shutdown procedure, try the following emergency shutdown procedures in ...loss of unsaved data. 4-10 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 Power Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures If the notebook does not respond and you are unable to the "Replacing a Battery Pack," section, later in this chapter. Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures may result in the sequence ...
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... Reference Guide-Part 2 4-11 Resume from Standby Task Procedure Result Initiate Standby With the notebook on, use either of notebook inactivity (default setting). ■ If the notebook is running on battery power, the system initiates Standby after 10 minutes of the following procedures: ■ Press...the power/standby button. ■ The power/standby light turns on. ■ Your work returns to initiate Standby ■ If the notebook is running on external power, the system does not initiate Standby. ■ Change power settings and timeouts in the Power Options window....
... Reference Guide-Part 2 4-11 Resume from Standby Task Procedure Result Initiate Standby With the notebook on, use either of notebook inactivity (default setting). ■ If the notebook is running on battery power, the system initiates Standby after 10 minutes of the following procedures: ■ Press...the power/standby button. ■ The power/standby light turns on. ■ Your work returns to initiate Standby ■ If the notebook is running on external power, the system does not initiate Standby. ■ Change power settings and timeouts in the Power Options window....