Compaq Presario V6200 Power Management - Windows Vista

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    Power Management User Guide
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    Development Company, L.P. Windows and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set
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    and Sleep 13 Step 3: Discharge the battery 14 Step 4: Fully recharge the battery 15 Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 15 Conserving battery power ...16 Storing a battery ...17 Disposing of a used battery ...18 3 Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter ...20 4 Shutting down the
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    Index ...22 iv ENWW
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    or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. When you initiate Hibernation, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of
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    to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 120 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power, 1080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity
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    in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the
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    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. -
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    Setting password protection on wakeup To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup. 3. Click Change
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    , use the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. You can keep a battery in the computer or in storage, depending on how you work. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work in case of a power outage. However
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    on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery Health: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > Battery Health. ENWW Using Battery Health in Help and
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    . - or - View the estimated number of minutes of battery charge remaining in Windows Mobility Center: ▲ Click the battery meter icon, and then click Windows Mobility Center. - or - Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. The time shown indicates the approximate running
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    of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. To insert the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you. 2. Insert the battery into the battery bay (1) and rotate it downward until it is
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    Charging a battery WARNING! 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
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    responses set at the factory. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power 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
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    level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Remove the
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    whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer 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
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    during the discharge process: ● The monitor will not turn off automatically. ● Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ● System-initiated Hibernation will not occur. To discharge a battery: 1. Unplug the computer from its external power source, but do not turn
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    on the computer turns off. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is off. 2. If the computer is off, turn it on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION
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    Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network and fn+f8 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. 16 Chapter
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    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. Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more. ENWW Storing
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    fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery; short the external contacts on a battery; or dispose of a battery in fire or water. Do not expose a battery to temperatures above 60˚C (140˚F). Replace the battery only with a battery approved for this computer. Refer to the Regulatory
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    AC adapter purchased from HP. ● AC adapter included with the computer ● Optional docking device or expansion product ● Optional power adapter Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions: ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery WARNING! Do not charge
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    ) 3-pin 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 external AC power: 1. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the power cord into the
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    under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click the arrow
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    A AC adapter, connecting 20 B battery calibrating 13 charging 10, 13 conserving power 16 disposing 18 inserting 9 low battery levels 11 recharging 15 removing 9 storing 17 battery light 10, 11 battery power 6 battery release latch 9 battery temperature 17 C calibrating battery 13 charging batteries
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