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...Running on battery power ...45 Removing a user-replaceable battery 45 Finding battery information 45 Conserving battery power 46 Identifying low battery levels 46 Storing a user-replaceable battery 46 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 47 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 47 Running on external power ...47 Using HP CoolSense ... 54 8 Maintaining your computer ...55 Improving performance ...55 Handling drives ...55 Replacing a hard drive ...56 Using HP 3D DriveGuard 58 Using Disk Defragmenter 58 Using Disk Cleanup ...58 Adding or replacing memory modules 59 Updating programs and...
...Running on battery power ...45 Removing a user-replaceable battery 45 Finding battery information 45 Conserving battery power 46 Identifying low battery levels 46 Storing a user-replaceable battery 46 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 47 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 47 Running on external power ...47 Using HP CoolSense ... 54 8 Maintaining your computer ...55 Improving performance ...55 Handling drives ...55 Replacing a hard drive ...56 Using HP 3D DriveGuard 58 Using Disk Defragmenter 58 Using Disk Cleanup ...58 Adding or replacing memory modules 59 Updating programs and...
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... ...78 Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore 78 Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager 78 What you need to know 78 Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only 79 Recovering using the recovery media 79 Changing the computer... problems ...87 Power management problems 88 Resolving a low battery level 88 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 88 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 88 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation 88 Troubleshooting an...
... ...78 Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore 78 Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager 78 What you need to know 78 Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only 79 Recovering using the recovery media 79 Changing the computer... problems ...87 Power management problems 88 Resolving a low battery level 88 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 88 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 88 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation 88 Troubleshooting an...
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... Instructions Help and Support Contents ● Overview of computer setup and features. ● A broad range of your warranty, please include your HP product to the addresses above. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices To access this... guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your product number, warranty period (found on the computer and locate this table.
... Instructions Help and Support Contents ● Overview of computer setup and features. ● A broad range of your warranty, please include your HP product to the addresses above. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices To access this... guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your product number, warranty period (found on the computer and locate this table.
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Right side 5 Connects an AC adapter. NOTE: The security cable is using DC power. Attaches an optional security cable to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Component (8) AC adapter light (9) Power connector (10) Security cable slot Description ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is designed to the computer.
Right side 5 Connects an AC adapter. NOTE: The security cable is using DC power. Attaches an optional security cable to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Component (8) AC adapter light (9) Power connector (10) Security cable slot Description ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is designed to the computer.
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... is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your computer Bottom Component (1) (2) Battery bay Battery release latch Description Holds the battery. Releases the battery from the battery bay and opens the service door. (3) Vents (3) Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan...
... is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your computer Bottom Component (1) (2) Battery bay Battery release latch Description Holds the battery. Releases the battery from the battery bay and opens the service door. (3) Vents (3) Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan...
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.... ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the countries or regions in easily accessible locations. ● Serial number label-Provides ... travel internationally with your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the ...
.... ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the countries or regions in easily accessible locations. ● Serial number label-Provides ... travel internationally with your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the ...
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... the key. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible. 34 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off this feature. f6 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.
... the key. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible. 34 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off this feature. f6 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.
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6 Managing power Your computer can balance computer performance with power conservation. 41 When the computer is only running on battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is important to manage how your computer uses and conserves power so that you can operate on either battery power or external power. Your computer supports power plans to monitor and conserve the battery charge.
6 Managing power Your computer can balance computer performance with power conservation. 41 When the computer is only running on battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is important to manage how your computer uses and conserves power so that you can operate on either battery power or external power. Your computer supports power plans to monitor and conserve the battery charge.
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...using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. To exit from Sleep, press any of the following conditions: ◦ After ...reading from or writing to resume quickly from inactivity. Because Hibernation is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any key, activate the TouchPad, or press the power button briefly. ● Hibernation-Rapid Start Technology initiates ...
...using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. To exit from Sleep, press any of the following conditions: ◦ After ...reading from or writing to resume quickly from inactivity. Because Hibernation is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any key, activate the TouchPad, or press the power button briefly. ● Hibernation-Rapid Start Technology initiates ...
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... down button, and then click Hibernate. To exit Hibernation, briefly press the power button. The power lights turn on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: If you have set a password to be changed in Windows Control Panel. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. .... 4. NOTE: If you have set the computer to initiate Hibernation after a specific period of inactivity, depending on whether the computer is running on battery power or on and the computer displays the screen as it was when you stopped working .
... down button, and then click Hibernate. To exit Hibernation, briefly press the power button. The power lights turn on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: If you have set a password to be changed in Windows Control Panel. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. .... 4. NOTE: If you have set the computer to initiate Hibernation after a specific period of inactivity, depending on whether the computer is running on battery power or on and the computer displays the screen as it was when you stopped working .
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...Chapter 6 Managing power Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. To start HP Power Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager. You can also create your own power plan and customize it to ...a power plan from the list. Automatically balances performance with energy conservation. ● Power Saver. The battery icon displays a message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. Use HP Power Manager (select models only) or Windows Control Panel to select a power plan or to suit ...
...Chapter 6 Managing power Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. To start HP Power Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager. You can also create your own power plan and customize it to ...a power plan from the list. Automatically balances performance with energy conservation. ● Power Saver. The battery icon displays a message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. Use HP Power Manager (select models only) or Windows Control Panel to select a power plan or to suit ...
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...! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. To remove the battery: 1. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool in the computer slowly discharges when the computer...
...! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. To remove the battery: 1. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool in the computer slowly discharges when the computer...
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... the brightness on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from external power for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before returning it is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless devices when you are not plugged...9679; If Hibernation is disabled, and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not using . ● Before you leave your computer ...
... the brightness on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from external power for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before returning it is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless devices when you are not plugged...9679; If Hibernation is disabled, and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not using . ● Before you leave your computer ...
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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. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is connected to external power with internal hard drives ● When performing...Help and Support notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. do not dispose of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness automatically ...
...use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is connected to external power with internal hard drives ● When performing...Help and Support notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. do not dispose of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness automatically ...
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... unable to use the Windows Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you can shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is ...not connect to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 48 Chapter 6 Managing power Using HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not in a stationary position and adjusts performance and fan settings to...
... unable to use the Windows Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you can shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is ...not connect to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 48 Chapter 6 Managing power Using HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not in a stationary position and adjusts performance and fan settings to...
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.... ● Make sure you have installed the latest software updates for best performance of your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical...
.... ● Make sure you have installed the latest software updates for best performance of your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical...
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...computer It is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from a drive before writing to media. ● If a drive must be sure that the battery is important to perform regular maintenance to magnetic fields. Security devices with , shipping, or storing a drive. It also provides information about improving the ...that check carry-on the computer. ● Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not damage drives. ● Remove media from the drive bay, or traveling with magnetic fields ...
...computer It is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from a drive before writing to media. ● If a drive must be sure that the battery is important to perform regular maintenance to magnetic fields. Security devices with , shipping, or storing a drive. It also provides information about improving the ...that check carry-on the computer. ● Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not damage drives. ● Remove media from the drive bay, or traveling with magnetic fields ...
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... optical drive is released, slide the door out of the slot (2), and then lift up and remove the door (3). 2. Slide the battery release latch (1) until the service door is writing to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. Disconnect all external devices connected to Removing a user...hard drive cable (1) from the AC outlet. 4. Do not drop a drive, place items on it, or expose it down the computer. 2. Remove the battery from the hard drive. 56 Chapter 8 Maintaining your work and shut down through the operating system. 1. NOTE: For more information, go to the computer....
... optical drive is released, slide the door out of the slot (2), and then lift up and remove the door (3). 2. Slide the battery release latch (1) until the service door is writing to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. Disconnect all external devices connected to Removing a user...hard drive cable (1) from the AC outlet. 4. Do not drop a drive, place items on it, or expose it down the computer. 2. Remove the battery from the hard drive. 56 Chapter 8 Maintaining your work and shut down through the operating system. 1. NOTE: For more information, go to the computer....
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... time, the files on the hard drive become fragmented. Hard drives connected to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: It is running on battery power. Connect the computer to normal operation. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using... HP 3D DriveGuard HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of the following ...
... time, the files on the hard drive become fragmented. Hard drives connected to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: It is running on battery power. Connect the computer to normal operation. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using... HP 3D DriveGuard HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of the following ...
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..., your productivity slows down. Then shut down on the bottom of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. 1. The memory module tilts up. The memory capacity... you have in one of memory you work. Disconnect all your work easily, like your computer. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the computer. 6.
..., your productivity slows down. Then shut down on the bottom of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. 1. The memory module tilts up. The memory capacity... you have in one of memory you work. Disconnect all your work easily, like your computer. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the computer. 6.