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- Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 1
Power Management User Guide - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 2
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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 3
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. ENWW iii - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 4
iv Product notice ENWW - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 5
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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 6
Index ...22 vi ENWW - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 7
period 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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 8
power, 1080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Press fn+f5. - or - a. Click Start, and then click - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 9
and select an item from the list. Different battery 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 critical battery level. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Right-click the taskbar, and then - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 10
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 V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 11
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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 12
. 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 V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 13
, power management, 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 > Battery information. ENWW Finding battery information in Help and - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 14
- Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. The time shown indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery if the battery continues to provide power at the current level. For example, the time remaining will decrease when a DVD is playing and will increase - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 15
or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. To remove the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay away from you. 2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. 3. Pivot the battery (2) away from the computer and - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 16
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 off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is off. Charging may take - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 17
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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 18
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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 19
to calibrate a new battery. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. 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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 20
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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 21
> 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 V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 22
Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power ENWW - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 23
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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 24
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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 25
computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device or expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions: WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 26
) 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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 27
, 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 V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 28
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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 29
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