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- Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 1
Power Management User Guide - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 2
© Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 3
an AC adapter ...7 3 Using battery power Identifying batteries ...8 Finding battery information in Help and Support 8 Using Battery Check ...9 Displaying the remaining battery charge 9 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...12 Maximizing battery discharge time ...12 Managing - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 4
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery 15 Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 15 Conserving battery power ...17 Storing a battery ...17 Disposing of a used battery ...17 Replacing the battery ...17 4 Shutting down the computer Index ...19 iv - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 5
when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Using power-saving states 1 - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 6
to the screen where you stopped working. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 7
power plan. Viewing the current power plan ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar select a power plan from the list. Customizing power plans 1. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 8
a user account password or change your current user account password, click Create or change your user account password, and then follow the on-screen instructions. If you do not need to create or change a user account password, go to step 5. 5. Click Save changes. 4 Chapter 1 Setting power options - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 9
computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 10
Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 11
not turn on. ● The power light is off. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an working properly. Contact technical support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Testing an AC adapter 7 - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 12
of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 13
of the battery installed in the computer. To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to function properly. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshooting tools > Battery Check. Battery Check examines - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 14
bay until it is seated (2). The battery release latch automatically locks the battery into place. To remove the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to its - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 15
4. Lift the battery away from the computer (3). Inserting or removing the battery 11 - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 16
displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is fully charged, in use, or not installed. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 17
in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off. Resolving - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 18
the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Record the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings listed in the On battery column so that you can reset them after the calibration. 4. Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to Never - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 19
> Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Reenter the settings that you recorded for the items in the On battery column. 4. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 20
7. Click OK. 8. Click Save changes. 16 Chapter 3 Using battery power - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 21
for more information about ordering a replacement battery. If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. NOTE: To ensure that you always have battery power when you need it, HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 22
, and then turns off the display and computer. 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 are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 23
level 12 O operating system 18 P power connecting 6 conserving 17 R readable media 1 S shutdown 18 shutting down 18 Sleep exiting 1 initiating 1 storing battery 17 T temperature 17 traveling with the computer 17 turning off the computer 18 U unresponsive system 18 W writable media 1 Index 19 - Compaq Presario CQ35-200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 24
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