HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... Sleep 17 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 17 Using the power meter ...18 Using power plans ...18 Viewing the current power plan 18 Selecting a different power plan 18 Customizing power plans 19 Setting password protection on wakeup 19 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 19 Using battery power ...20 Finding battery information 20 Using Battery Check...
... Sleep 17 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 17 Using the power meter ...18 Using power plans ...18 Viewing the current power plan 18 Selecting a different power plan 18 Customizing power plans 19 Setting password protection on wakeup 19 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 19 Using battery power ...20 Finding battery information 20 Using Battery Check...
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...Help and Support > User Guides. For country- The poster is also available on . Finding more information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort ... security, and so on your computer and turning it on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. To ...
...Help and Support > User Guides. For country- The poster is also available on . Finding more information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort ... security, and so on your computer and turning it on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. To ...
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... while reading from or writing to the screen. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on external power. Setting power options 17 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection...● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before...
... while reading from or writing to the screen. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on external power. Setting power options 17 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection...● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before...
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...power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the screen.... conserve power or maximize performance. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Select Start, click the arrow next 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. The power ...
...power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the screen.... conserve power or maximize performance. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Select Start, click the arrow next 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. The power ...
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...exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow the onscreen instructions. Click Save changes. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) Power Manager allows you do not need to optimize your computer's power consumption and battery charge. In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup To ... click Create or change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 19 Customizing power plans To customize a power plan: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security ...
...exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow the onscreen instructions. Click Save changes. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) Power Manager allows you do not need to optimize your computer's power consumption and battery charge. In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup To ... click Create or change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 19 Customizing power plans To customize a power plan: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security ...
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...proper care and storage to work properly. 2. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to maximize battery life ● Information on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors. Displaying the...are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the taskbar. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions...
...proper care and storage to work properly. 2. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to maximize battery life ● Information on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors. Displaying the...are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the taskbar. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions...
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... or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in Windows Control Panel. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the 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 available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved...
... or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in Windows Control Panel. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the 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 available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved...
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... ● Select low power-use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. A broken battery seal voids your battery in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not...
... ● Select low power-use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. A broken battery seal voids your battery in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not...
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...stationary position, the surface temperature of your computer may therefore be replaced. When HP CoolSense is automatically decreased to save battery life. Contact HP Customer Support for information on , it into an AC outlet. 3. When HP CoolSense is on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Shut down the computer... to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on the move or when lounging around the house, HP CoolSense helps deliver the optimum level of comfort by automatically adjusting performance and...
...stationary position, the surface temperature of your computer may therefore be replaced. When HP CoolSense is automatically decreased to save battery life. Contact HP Customer Support for information on , it into an AC outlet. 3. When HP CoolSense is on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Shut down the computer... to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on the move or when lounging around the house, HP CoolSense helps deliver the optimum level of comfort by automatically adjusting performance and...
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If you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to vibration. ● When 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 ... properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be sure that the battery is sensitive to a disc. Refer to liquids.
If you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to vibration. ● When 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 ... properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be sure that the battery is sensitive to a disc. Refer to liquids.
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... > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may set it works without supervision. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of fragmented files, ... closed while the computer is not necessary to run more than an hour to your computer manually at least once a month. Depending on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives You may take more efficiently. After you do not need access to complete. Select Start > All Programs ...
... > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may set it works without supervision. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of fragmented files, ... closed while the computer is not necessary to run more than an hour to your computer manually at least once a month. Depending on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives You may take more efficiently. After you do not need access to complete. Select Start > All Programs ...
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... is running on the computer changes color to enable the notification area icon. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. A short time after ...a change in status, you need to show the most up-to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection ...
... is running on the computer changes color to enable the notification area icon. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. A short time after ...a change in status, you need to show the most up-to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection ...
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...: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions to download. 3. Follow any instructions that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to locate the update later, after the download is running on your selection to download your...
...: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions to download. 3. Follow any instructions that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to locate the update later, after the download is running on your selection to download your...
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... detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the screen, press esc. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to determine if the computer hardware is running, press esc. Using System Diagnostics 53...disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks all data in the lower-left corner of the battery. You can also view system information and error logs in System Diagnostics: ● Start-up test-This test analyzes the main computer...
... detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the screen, press esc. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to determine if the computer hardware is running, press esc. Using System Diagnostics 53...disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks all data in the lower-left corner of the battery. You can also view system information and error logs in System Diagnostics: ● Start-up test-This test analyzes the main computer...
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... antivirus software, using 44 audio functions, checking 12 B battery conserving power 22 discharging 20 displaying remaining charge 20 factory-sealed 22 low battery levels 21 Battery Check 20 battery information, finding 20 battery power 20 BIOS determining version 51 downloading an update 52 ...wired network 7 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 22 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 17, 21 critical security updates, installing 45 CyberLink PowerDVD 15 D digital card inserting 24 removing 25 supported formats 24 Disk Cleanup ...
... antivirus software, using 44 audio functions, checking 12 B battery conserving power 22 discharging 20 displaying remaining charge 20 factory-sealed 22 low battery levels 21 Battery Check 20 battery information, finding 20 battery power 20 BIOS determining version 51 downloading an update 52 ...wired network 7 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 22 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 17, 21 critical security updates, installing 45 CyberLink PowerDVD 15 D digital card inserting 24 removing 25 supported formats 24 Disk Cleanup ...
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...Protection 34 HDMI configuring audio 15 HDMI port, connecting 14 Hibernation exiting 17 initiated during critical battery level 21 initiating 17 high-definition devices, connecting 14, 15 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 23 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 34 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 9 hubs 28 I icons network 2 wireless...Windows 42 ports DisplayPort 13 expansion 31 external monitor 13 HDMI 14 Intel Wireless Display 15 VGA 13 power battery 20 conserving 22 options 17 power button 16 power meter 18 power plans customizing 19 selecting 18 viewing current 18 power switch 16 ...
...Protection 34 HDMI configuring audio 15 HDMI port, connecting 14 Hibernation exiting 17 initiated during critical battery level 21 initiating 17 high-definition devices, connecting 14, 15 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 23 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 34 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 9 hubs 28 I icons network 2 wireless...Windows 42 ports DisplayPort 13 expansion 31 external monitor 13 HDMI 14 Intel Wireless Display 15 VGA 13 power battery 20 conserving 22 options 17 power button 16 power meter 18 power plans customizing 19 selecting 18 viewing current 18 power switch 16 ...
HP ENVY 17 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Subwoofer ...41 Optical drive ...42 Memory module ...44 RTC battery ...46 mSATA drive ...47 WLAN module ...48 Hard drive ...51 Wireless audio module 54 Top cover ...56 Keyboard ...59 Audio/USB board 61 Card Reader ... Setup Utility 85 Updating the BIOS 85 Determining the BIOS version 86 Downloading a BIOS update 86 Using System Diagnostics ...87 6 Specifications ...89 Computer specifications ...89 17.3-in, LED, WVA AntiGlare display specifications 90 vi ENWW
... Subwoofer ...41 Optical drive ...42 Memory module ...44 RTC battery ...46 mSATA drive ...47 WLAN module ...48 Hard drive ...51 Wireless audio module 54 Top cover ...56 Keyboard ...59 Audio/USB board 61 Card Reader ... Setup Utility 85 Updating the BIOS 85 Determining the BIOS version 86 Downloading a BIOS update 86 Using System Diagnostics ...87 6 Specifications ...89 Computer specifications ...89 17.3-in, LED, WVA AntiGlare display specifications 90 vi ENWW
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... sleep and charge) NOTE: HP ENVY 17 model numbers 17-3200 through 17-3299 are equipped only with gesture support image sensor (HP-defined: scroll, pinch, zoom, rotate, 3-finger flick) Taps enabled as default Power requirements Supports a 120-W (PFC RC/V 3-wire) HP Smart AC adapter Supports a 9-cell, 91-Wh, 4.1-Ah, Li-ion battery Security Security cable slot ENWW...
... sleep and charge) NOTE: HP ENVY 17 model numbers 17-3200 through 17-3299 are equipped only with gesture support image sensor (HP-defined: scroll, pinch, zoom, rotate, 3-finger flick) Taps enabled as default Power requirements Supports a 120-W (PFC RC/V 3-wire) HP Smart AC adapter Supports a 9-cell, 91-Wh, 4.1-Ah, Li-ion battery Security Security cable slot ENWW...
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ENWW Right side 15 Item (10) Component AC adapter light (11) Power connector Description ● White: The computer is connected to external power, and the battery is fully charged. ● Amber: The computer is connected to external power, and the battery is charging. ● Blinking amber: The computer is connected to external power, and there is a battery error or the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. ● Off: The computer is running on battery power. Connects an AC adapter.
ENWW Right side 15 Item (10) Component AC adapter light (11) Power connector Description ● White: The computer is connected to external power, and the battery is fully charged. ● Amber: The computer is connected to external power, and the battery is charging. ● Blinking amber: The computer is connected to external power, and there is a battery error or the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. ● Off: The computer is running on battery power. Connects an AC adapter.
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... drive cover. Provides access to cool internal components. Bottom Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Component Battery/hard drive cover Vent Release latch Service access cover HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Description Provides access to the following components: ● battery ● primary hard drive ● secondary hard drive ● wireless audio module Enables airflow to the following components...
... drive cover. Provides access to cool internal components. Bottom Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Component Battery/hard drive cover Vent Release latch Service access cover HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Description Provides access to the following components: ● battery ● primary hard drive ● secondary hard drive ● wireless audio module Enables airflow to the following components...