Expansion Base Reference Guide
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...the Expansion Base Following Expansion Base Guidelines ■ Operating Systems-For optimal performance, use the Expansion Base with HP or Compaq notebooks running Microsoft Windows XP. ■ Power-For best performance, use the Expansion Base while connected to and removing it ...notebook to the Expansion Base, then turn the notebook on. ■ External Devices-When the notebook is connected to the Expansion Base. ■ Connecting and Removing ❏ The notebook can be powered on the notebook. 3-2 Reference Guide This allows the notebook battery to remain charged while the notebook...
...the Expansion Base Following Expansion Base Guidelines ■ Operating Systems-For optimal performance, use the Expansion Base with HP or Compaq notebooks running Microsoft Windows XP. ■ Power-For best performance, use the Expansion Base while connected to and removing it ...notebook to the Expansion Base, then turn the notebook on. ■ External Devices-When the notebook is connected to the Expansion Base. ■ Connecting and Removing ❏ The notebook can be powered on the notebook. 3-2 Reference Guide This allows the notebook battery to remain charged while the notebook...
Hardware Guide
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... 2-5 Keypad 2-8 Using the Keypad 2-8 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power 3-1 Inserting or Removing the Battery Pack 3-2 Charging a Battery Pack 3-3 Obtaining Accurate Charge Information 3-3 Accessing the Battery Charge Display 3-4 Placing the Power Meter Icon on the Taskbar 3-4 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 3-5 Identifying a Low-Battery Condition 3-5 Identifying a Critical Low-Battery Condition 3-5 Verifying Hibernation Settings 3-6 Resolving Low-Battery Conditions 3-6 Calibrating a Battery Pack 3-7 When to Calibrate...
... 2-5 Keypad 2-8 Using the Keypad 2-8 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power 3-1 Inserting or Removing the Battery Pack 3-2 Charging a Battery Pack 3-3 Obtaining Accurate Charge Information 3-3 Accessing the Battery Charge Display 3-4 Placing the Power Meter Icon on the Taskbar 3-4 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 3-5 Identifying a Low-Battery Condition 3-5 Identifying a Critical Low-Battery Condition 3-5 Verifying Hibernation Settings 3-6 Resolving Low-Battery Conditions 3-6 Calibrating a Battery Pack 3-7 When to Calibrate...
Hardware Guide
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Off: Notebook is off or in Standby. Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. On: Battery pack is in Hibernation. Blinking: Notebook is charging. Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is in Hibernation. Hardware Guide 1-3 On: Notebook is turned on . Top Components Power Lights Hardware Components Component 1 Power button light 2 Power/Standby light 3 Battery light Description On: Notebook is turned on . Off: Notebook is off or in Standby. Blinking: Notebook is applied.
Off: Notebook is off or in Standby. Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. On: Battery pack is in Hibernation. Blinking: Notebook is charging. Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is in Hibernation. Hardware Guide 1-3 On: Notebook is turned on . Top Components Power Lights Hardware Components Component 1 Power button light 2 Power/Standby light 3 Battery light Description On: Notebook is turned on . Off: Notebook is off or in Standby. Blinking: Notebook is applied.
Hardware Guide
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Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Enables wireless functionality, but does not create a wireless connection. ✎ To set up and complete a wireless connection, additional hardware and software might be required. Hardware Components 5 Battery light 6 Wireless On/Off button On: Battery pack is applied. Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is charging. Hardware Guide 1-9
Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Enables wireless functionality, but does not create a wireless connection. ✎ To set up and complete a wireless connection, additional hardware and software might be required. Hardware Components 5 Battery light 6 Wireless On/Off button On: Battery pack is applied. Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is charging. Hardware Guide 1-9
Hardware Guide
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...external AC power source, always preferring AC power. If the notebook contains a charged battery pack and is running on external AC power, the notebook will switch to battery power only if the AC adapter is connected to external ...Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power The notebook switches between AC power and battery power according to the availability of a power outage. Whether to charge whenever the notebook is disconnected from the notebook. Keeping a battery pack in the notebook enables the battery pack to leave a battery pack in the notebook or in the notebook...
...external AC power source, always preferring AC power. If the notebook contains a charged battery pack and is running on external AC power, the notebook will switch to battery power only if the AC adapter is connected to external ...Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power The notebook switches between AC power and battery power according to the availability of a power outage. Whether to charge whenever the notebook is disconnected from the notebook. Keeping a battery pack in the notebook enables the battery pack to leave a battery pack in the notebook or in the notebook...
Hardware Guide
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... , but it charges faster when the notebook is charging. Even a new battery pack can display charge information inaccurately if it . ■ Charge the battery pack fully. When the notebook is fully charged. The battery light on the notebook stays on system activity. When charging the battery: ■ Allow the battery pack to external power through an AC adapter. The battery pack charges whether the notebook is powered...
... , but it charges faster when the notebook is charging. Even a new battery pack can display charge information inaccurately if it . ■ Charge the battery pack fully. When the notebook is fully charged. The battery light on the notebook stays on system activity. When charging the battery: ■ Allow the battery pack to external power through an AC adapter. The battery pack charges whether the notebook is powered...
Hardware Guide
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... taskbar, it will increase if you start playing a DVD and will change shape according to provide power at the current level. Interpreting Battery Charge Displays Most battery charge displays report battery status in the battery pack: » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter. ✎ If the Power Meter icon is placed...
... taskbar, it will increase if you start playing a DVD and will change shape according to provide power at the current level. Interpreting Battery Charge Displays Most battery charge displays report battery status in the battery pack: » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter. ✎ If the Power Meter icon is placed...
Hardware Guide
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... lost. ■ If Hibernation is disabled and the notebook is displayed. Identifying a Critical Low-Battery Condition If you to 5 percent of a full battery charge remaining. The power/Standby light turns off, and the notebook cannot save system memory to a low-battery or critical low-battery condition. Battery Packs Managing Low-Battery Conditions It is important to respond to the...
... lost. ■ If Hibernation is disabled and the notebook is displayed. Identifying a Critical Low-Battery Condition If you to 5 percent of a full battery charge remaining. The power/Standby light turns off, and the notebook cannot save system memory to a low-battery or critical low-battery condition. Battery Packs Managing Low-Battery Conditions It is important to respond to the...
Hardware Guide
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... on. ■ If no power source is an important safeguard in Hibernation. ■ If external power is available to the notebook, connect the AC adapter. ■ If a charged battery pack is restored to delete the restoration data and proceed with system boot. If you will be prompted to the system, you cannot resume...
... on. ■ If no power source is an important safeguard in Hibernation. ■ If external power is available to the notebook, connect the AC adapter. ■ If a charged battery pack is restored to delete the restoration data and proceed with system boot. If you will be prompted to the system, you cannot resume...
Hardware Guide
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... seems inaccurate. ■ When you must fully charge, fully discharge, and then fully recharge the battery pack. However, make sure that the battery pack is fully charged, especially if it more . Charging the Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack when the notebook is in normal battery run time. ■ When the battery pack has not been used , it should not...
... seems inaccurate. ■ When you must fully charge, fully discharge, and then fully recharge the battery pack. However, make sure that the battery pack is fully charged, especially if it more . Charging the Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack when the notebook is in normal battery run time. ■ When the battery pack has not been used , it should not...
Hardware Guide
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... fully discharged, the power/Standby light turns off the notebook. 6. To disable Hibernation: » Select the Power Meter icon on the taskbar, or select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes. 2. When the battery pack is fully charged, begin discharging the battery pack. Write down the 3 settings in the Plugged In...
... fully discharged, the power/Standby light turns off the notebook. 6. To disable Hibernation: » Select the Power Meter icon on the taskbar, or select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes. 2. When the battery pack is fully charged, begin discharging the battery pack. Write down the 3 settings in the Plugged In...
Hardware Guide
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... to external power and keep the notebook connected until the battery pack is fully recharged and the battery light turns off. ✎ You can use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging, but the battery pack will charge faster if the notebook is turned off. 2. Battery Packs Recharging the Battery Pack 1. Connect the notebook to emphasize saving power. Select the...
... to external power and keep the notebook connected until the battery pack is fully recharged and the battery light turns off. ✎ You can use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging, but the battery pack will charge faster if the notebook is turned off. 2. Battery Packs Recharging the Battery Pack 1. Connect the notebook to emphasize saving power. Select the...
Hardware Guide
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... 1-15 battery light 1-3, 1-9 battery packs calibrating 3-7 charge displays 3-4 charging 3-3 conserving power 3-9 disposing of 3-11 inserting/removing 3-2 low-battery condition 3-5 recycling 3-11 storing 3-10 switching power sources 3-1 battery release latch 1-15 blackout periods, modem 7-5 Bluetooth wireless 7-12 bottom components 1-15 buttons PC Card eject 1-11, 8-4 power 1-5 scroll 2-1 TouchPad 2-1 volume 1-5, 1-13, 5-1 wireless 1-6, 1-9 C cable lock 6-6 cables audio 5-5 modem 1-18, 7-3 power...
... 1-15 battery light 1-3, 1-9 battery packs calibrating 3-7 charge displays 3-4 charging 3-3 conserving power 3-9 disposing of 3-11 inserting/removing 3-2 low-battery condition 3-5 recycling 3-11 storing 3-10 switching power sources 3-1 battery release latch 1-15 blackout periods, modem 7-5 Bluetooth wireless 7-12 bottom components 1-15 buttons PC Card eject 1-11, 8-4 power 1-5 scroll 2-1 TouchPad 2-1 volume 1-5, 1-13, 5-1 wireless 1-6, 1-9 C cable lock 6-6 cables audio 5-5 modem 1-18, 7-3 power...
Software Guide
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... best power source for general tasks. Use This Power Source: ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook. ■ External power, such as an AC adapter or optional HP Notebook Expansion Base. ✎ For more details, refer to any drive media. Task Work in the notebook. External power, such as an AC adapter or optional HP...
... best power source for general tasks. Use This Power Source: ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook. ■ External power, such as an AC adapter or optional HP Notebook Expansion Base. ✎ For more details, refer to any drive media. Task Work in the notebook. External power, such as an AC adapter or optional HP...
Software Guide
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...varies by the system. When Standby is cleared. When you resume from Standby, your work returns to system components that can hold a charge to the screen where you left off. ■ Saving your work before initiating Standby is not usually necessary, but it . Ä...; Do not insert or remove any drive media. ■ Do not change the notebook configuration. 1-2 Software Guide When you or by notebook configuration and the condition of the battery pack. When the notebook is in use. Hibernation Hibernation saves system memory to implement them. Standby and Hibernation...
...varies by the system. When Standby is cleared. When you resume from Standby, your work returns to system components that can hold a charge to the screen where you left off. ■ Saving your work before initiating Standby is not usually necessary, but it . Ä...; Do not insert or remove any drive media. ■ Do not change the notebook configuration. 1-2 Software Guide When you or by notebook configuration and the condition of the battery pack. When the notebook is in use. Hibernation Hibernation saves system memory to implement them. Standby and Hibernation...
Software Guide
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.... If you cannot resume from Hibernation when power is restored to the system, you work. ■ Leaving the battery pack in the notebook enables the battery pack to charge whenever the notebook is connected to resume from the notebook and is lost . Make sure that Hibernation is enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power...
.... If you cannot resume from Hibernation when power is restored to the system, you work. ■ Leaving the battery pack in the notebook enables the battery pack to charge whenever the notebook is connected to resume from the notebook and is lost . Make sure that Hibernation is enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power...
Software Guide
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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 External Power Supply Is Disrupted or Uncertain If an external power supply is faster than returning to 48 hours and Hibernation for up to your place manually after restarting the notebook. When...
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 External Power Supply Is Disrupted or Uncertain If an external power supply is faster than returning to 48 hours and Hibernation for up to your place manually after restarting the notebook. When...
Software Guide
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... the display switch. Press the power button. ✎ If Hibernation was initiated by a critical low-battery condition, attach AC power or a charged battery pack to the screen. 1-8 Software Guide Resume from Hibernation Task User-initiated Hibernation. If the notebook is running on : ■ Briefly press the power button ■ Power/Standby light turns off...
... the display switch. Press the power button. ✎ If Hibernation was initiated by a critical low-battery condition, attach AC power or a charged battery pack to the screen. 1-8 Software Guide Resume from Hibernation Task User-initiated Hibernation. If the notebook is running on : ■ Briefly press the power button ■ Power/Standby light turns off...
Getting Started
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Startup Guide 1-5 Hardware and Software Setup 4. Turning on the notebook After the notebook power is on: ■ The software setup prompt appears on the screen. ■ The battery light remains on 2. The power/Standby light turns on while the battery pack is charging and turns off after the battery pack is fully charged. Turn on the notebook by pressing the power button 1.
Startup Guide 1-5 Hardware and Software Setup 4. Turning on the notebook After the notebook power is on: ■ The software setup prompt appears on the screen. ■ The battery light remains on 2. The power/Standby light turns on while the battery pack is charging and turns off after the battery pack is fully charged. Turn on the notebook by pressing the power button 1.
Getting Started
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Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is in Standby. Blinking: Notebook is applied. Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. On: Battery pack is in Standby. Blinking: Notebook is charging. Off: Notebook is turned on . Top Power Lights Notebook Features Component 1 Power button light 2 Power/Standby light 3 Battery light Description On: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. Off: Notebook is turned on . Startup Guide 3-3 On: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is in Standby. Blinking: Notebook is applied. Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. On: Battery pack is in Standby. Blinking: Notebook is charging. Off: Notebook is turned on . Top Power Lights Notebook Features Component 1 Power button light 2 Power/Standby light 3 Battery light Description On: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. Off: Notebook is turned on . Startup Guide 3-3 On: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.