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... ...29 Multimedia features ...29 Identifying your multimedia components 30 Adjusting the volume ...31 Using the media activity keys 31 Multimedia software ...33 Using HP MediaSmart software 33 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 33 Installing multimedia software from a disc 33 Audio ...34 Connecting external audio devices 34 Checking your...management ...38 Setting power options ...38 Using power-saving states 38 Initiating and exiting Sleep 38 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 39 Using the battery meter ...39 Using power plans ...39 Viewing the current power plan 40 vi
... ...29 Multimedia features ...29 Identifying your multimedia components 30 Adjusting the volume ...31 Using the media activity keys 31 Multimedia software ...33 Using HP MediaSmart software 33 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 33 Installing multimedia software from a disc 33 Audio ...34 Connecting external audio devices 34 Checking your...management ...38 Setting power options ...38 Using power-saving states 38 Initiating and exiting Sleep 38 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 39 Using the battery meter ...39 Using power plans ...39 Viewing the current power plan 40 vi
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... AC adapter 41 Using battery power ...43 Finding battery information in Help and Support 43 Using Battery Check ...43 Displaying the remaining battery charge 44 Inserting or removing the battery 44 Charging a battery ...45 Maximizing battery discharge time 45 Managing low battery levels 46 Identifying low battery levels 46 Resolving a low battery level 46 Resolving a low battery level when external power...
... AC adapter 41 Using battery power ...43 Finding battery information in Help and Support 43 Using Battery Check ...43 Displaying the remaining battery charge 44 Inserting or removing the battery 44 Charging a battery ...45 Maximizing battery discharge time 45 Managing low battery levels 46 Identifying low battery levels 46 Resolving a low battery level 46 Resolving a low battery level when external power...
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Releases the battery from the battery bay. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to restore computer functionality, and ...the primary hard drive, the memory module slots, and the WLAN module (select models only). Item Description 1 Battery bay 2 Battery Release latch 3 Vents (7) 4 Primary Hard Drive bay 5 Integrated subwoofer Display components Function Holds the battery. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. If you replace the module and then receive a ...
Releases the battery from the battery bay. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to restore computer functionality, and ...the primary hard drive, the memory module slots, and the WLAN module (select models only). Item Description 1 Battery bay 2 Battery Release latch 3 Vents (7) 4 Primary Hard Drive bay 5 Integrated subwoofer Display components Function Holds the battery. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. If you replace the module and then receive a ...
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Converts AC power to an AC outlet. Components 11 Item Description 1 Power cord* 2 AC adapter 3 Battery* Function Connects an AC adapter to DC power. Provides power when the computer is not connected to an external power source. * Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
Converts AC power to an AC outlet. Components 11 Item Description 1 Power cord* 2 AC adapter 3 Battery* Function Connects an AC adapter to DC power. Provides power when the computer is not connected to an external power source. * Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
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...the operating system. You might need the Product Key to the front of the computer. This label is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of the SIM. If the computer model ...to the bottom of the countries or regions where the devices have this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is located inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. The duration (in years) of the warranty period for use ...
...the operating system. You might need the Product Key to the front of the computer. This label is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of the SIM. If the computer model ...to the bottom of the countries or regions where the devices have this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is located inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. The duration (in years) of the warranty period for use ...
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...than exiting Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on battery power and 30 minutes of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to the Shut Down button, and then click... Sleep. 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 prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or ...
...than exiting Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on battery power and 30 minutes of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to the Shut Down button, and then click... Sleep. 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 prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or ...
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..., and you return to the screen where you entered Sleep. The icons also display a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. Under the Behaviors column, select Show icons and notifications for the Power icon. 4. Click OK. When...performance. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon, which is a collection of inactivity when running on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: If a password is required when exiting Hibernation, enter your Windows password at the left...
..., and you return to the screen where you entered Sleep. The icons also display a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. Under the Behaviors column, select Show icons and notifications for the Power icon. 4. Click OK. When...performance. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon, which is a collection of inactivity when running on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: If a password is required when exiting Hibernation, enter your Windows password at the left...
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...make changes. Click Save changes. 40 Chapter 5 Power management or - ● Select Start >Control Panel >System and Security >Power Options. Click the Battery Meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the task bar. - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. ...2. Selecting a different power plan To select a different power plan: ● Click the Battery Meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the task bar, and then select a power plan from the list. or - Select ...
...make changes. Click Save changes. 40 Chapter 5 Power management or - ● Select Start >Control Panel >System and Security >Power Options. Click the Battery Meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the task bar. - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. ...2. Selecting a different power plan To select a different power plan: ● Click the Battery Meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the task bar, and then select a power plan from the list. or - Select ...
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... icon in the notification area changes appearance. Disconnect power from the computer by disconnecting the power cord from HP. WARNING! The grounding pin is automatically decreased to battery power. ● The display brightness is an important safety feature. To connect the computer to the power ... adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. When connecting to external AC power: ● The battery begins to a CD or DVD. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING...
... icon in the notification area changes appearance. Disconnect power from the computer by disconnecting the power cord from HP. WARNING! The grounding pin is automatically decreased to battery power. ● The display brightness is an important safety feature. To connect the computer to the power ... adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. When connecting to external AC power: ● The battery begins to a CD or DVD. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING...
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...status of the examination. 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. Using Battery Check Help and Support provides information on the computer, display brightness, external ... that they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the battery installed in storage, depending on battery power. When the computer is disconnected from HP. Finding battery information in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and disconnected...
...status of the examination. 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. Using Battery Check Help and Support provides information on the computer, display brightness, external ... that they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the battery installed in storage, depending on battery power. When the computer is disconnected from HP. Finding battery information in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and disconnected...
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...shut down on a flat surface. 3. Slide the battery release latch to release the battery (1). 4. To insert the battery: 1. Close the display. 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. To prevent loss of information. Turn the computer ...the display. 2. Pivot the battery upward (2), and then remove the battery from the computer (3). 44 Chapter 5 Power management To remove the battery: 1. Displaying the remaining battery charge To display the remaining battery charge, move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification ...
...shut down on a flat surface. 3. Slide the battery release latch to release the battery (1). 4. To insert the battery: 1. Close the display. 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. To prevent loss of information. Turn the computer ...the display. 2. Pivot the battery upward (2), and then remove the battery from the computer (3). 44 Chapter 5 Power management To remove the battery: 1. Displaying the remaining battery charge To display the remaining battery charge, move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification ...
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...turning on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in use before charging it. ● If the battery has been unused for two weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an ... one month or more , or is plugged into external power through normal use , but it . To maximize battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the computer. ● Allow the battery to discharge below five percent of simply charging it charges faster when the computer is off . Charging...
...turning on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in use before charging it. ● If the battery has been unused for two weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an ... one month or more , or is plugged into external power through normal use , but it . To maximize battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the computer. ● Allow the battery to discharge below five percent of simply charging it charges faster when the computer is off . Charging...
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... on of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not affect lights. Resolving a low battery level when external power is available To resolve a low battery level when external power is available, connect on the computer... ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available To resolve a low battery level when a charged battery is available, initiate Hibernation or save your work and then shut down the computer. Remove the...
... on of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not affect lights. Resolving a low battery level when external power is available To resolve a low battery level when external power is available, connect on the computer... ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available To resolve a low battery level when a charged battery is available, initiate Hibernation or save your work and then shut down the computer. Remove the...
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... or optional docking device, and then connect the adapter or device to Never. b. Change the Turn off . Discharge the battery. To discharge the battery: a. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. Click Change advanced power settings. g. Click OK. Disconnect the... settings listed in the notification area, and then click More power options. - To calibrate the battery: 1. Do not charge the computer battery while on battery power until the battery is discharged. Click Save changes. 3. or - Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and...
... or optional docking device, and then connect the adapter or device to Never. b. Change the Turn off . Discharge the battery. To discharge the battery: a. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. Click Change advanced power settings. g. Click OK. Disconnect the... settings listed in the notification area, and then click More power options. - To calibrate the battery: 1. Do not charge the computer battery while on battery power until the battery is discharged. Click Save changes. 3. or - Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and...
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...management Connect the computer to re-enable Hibernation after . To re-enable Hibernation and Sleep: CAUTION: Failure to external power until the battery is off , turn it . ● If you plan to Hibernate after calibration might result in the notification area, and then ...click More power options. - a. b. g. Conserving battery power To conserve battery power: ● Select Windows Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options > Power Saver power plan. ● Shut down automatically...
...management Connect the computer to re-enable Hibernation after . To re-enable Hibernation and Sleep: CAUTION: Failure to external power until the battery is off , turn it . ● If you plan to Hibernate after calibration might result in the notification area, and then ...click More power options. - a. b. g. Conserving battery power To conserve battery power: ● Select Windows Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options > Power Saver power plan. ● Shut down automatically...
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... has been stored for more information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices included with this computer. If a computer is covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Replacing the battery Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the...
... has been stored for more information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices included with this computer. If a computer is covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Replacing the battery Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the...
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...models only) The computer is about to switch graphics modes. When switching from AC power to battery power, the computer switches from battery power to AC power, the computer switches back to conserve battery life. NOTE: When select computer models are in Power-saving mode. It might not allow switching.... Similarly, when switching from High-performance mode to Power-saving mode to the High-performance mode. When switching between AC and battery power, you to close all programs before switching. When the switch is complete, a notification appears in the High-performance mode.
...models only) The computer is about to switch graphics modes. When switching from AC power to battery power, the computer switches from battery power to AC power, the computer switches back to conserve battery life. NOTE: When select computer models are in Power-saving mode. It might not allow switching.... Similarly, when switching from High-performance mode to Power-saving mode to the High-performance mode. When switching between AC and battery power, you to close all programs before switching. When the switch is complete, a notification appears in the High-performance mode.
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Although the computer can be shut down with the Power button, HP recommends using the Windows shut down . Press ctrl+alt+delete, ...or in Hibernation, exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutting down the computer when: ● Replacing the battery or accessing components inside the computer. ● Connecting an external hardware device that does not connect...unresponsive and you are unable to a USB port. ● Disconnecting from external power, and remove the battery. Disconnect the computer from external power for at least five seconds. 3. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: ...
Although the computer can be shut down with the Power button, HP recommends using the Windows shut down . Press ctrl+alt+delete, ...or in Hibernation, exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutting down the computer when: ● Replacing the battery or accessing components inside the computer. ● Connecting an external hardware device that does not connect...unresponsive and you are unable to a USB port. ● Disconnecting from external power, and remove the battery. Disconnect the computer from external power for at least five seconds. 3. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: ...
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... or traveling with cleaning products. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. If you are fragile computer components that must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before handling drives: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a disc. When the... battery is the only source of the drive. Do not spray the drive with , shipping, or storing a drive. Security devices with care. Do not use x-...
... or traveling with cleaning products. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. If you are fragile computer components that must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before handling drives: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a disc. When the... battery is the only source of the drive. Do not spray the drive with , shipping, or storing a drive. Security devices with care. Do not use x-...
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... burning them to a disc. Do not write to a disc while the computer is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to vibration. It is running on battery power. NOTE: An audio DVD cannot be created with the computer, see the software manufacturer's instructions, which might be changed . Do not use the computer...
... burning them to a disc. Do not write to a disc while the computer is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to vibration. It is running on battery power. NOTE: An audio DVD cannot be created with the computer, see the software manufacturer's instructions, which might be changed . Do not use the computer...