Compaq Presario CQ60-400 Power Management - Windows 7
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Power Management User Guide - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 2
as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: August 2009 Document Part Number: 573755-001 Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 3
battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Displaying the remaining battery charge 8 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...11 Managing low battery levels ...12 Identifying low battery levels 12 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 4
Index ...21 iv - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 5
power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory, letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery fn+f5. ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 6
will return to the screen. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Power settings and timeouts - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 7
meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 8
of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Power plans can help you conserve power or maximize performance. You can change power plan settings or create your own power plan. Viewing the current power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 9
prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup. 3. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Click Require a password - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 10
. When the computer is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on AC power. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer. NOTE: The - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 11
, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. Finding battery information in Help and - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 12
Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 8 Chapter 2 Using battery power - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 13
Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source can cause loss of information. To prevent loss of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. To insert the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 14
3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it from the computer (3). 10 Chapter 2 Using battery power - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 15
! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. The battery charges whether the computer is - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 16
Options in Windows Control Panel. Preferences set using Power Options do not affect lights. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low battery level, the battery light blinks. If a low battery level is not resolved, the computer enters - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 17
initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off. Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Turn off the - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 18
is off. To fully charge the battery: 1. Insert the battery into the computer. 2. Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. The battery light on the computer turns on - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 19
, but do not turn off the computer. 2. Run the computer on battery power until the battery is discharged. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to a low battery level. When the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off and the computer shuts down. Step 4: Fully - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 20
7. Click OK. 8. Click Save changes. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 21
of time. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it in a cool, dry place. NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. If the capacity is less than - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 22
, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions: WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 23
from the computer). If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature. To connect the computer to - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 24
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 Power button. ● Press the power button and hold for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 25
AC adapter, connecting 19 B battery calibrating 14 charging 11, 14 conserving power 17 disposing 17 inserting 9 low battery levels 12 recharging 15 removing 9 storing 17 battery light 11, 12 battery power 6 battery release latch 9 battery temperature 17 C calibrating battery 14 charging batteries 11 - Compaq Presario CQ60-400 | Power Management - Windows 7 - Page 26
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