HP 2730p Power Management - Windows Vista

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  • HP 2730p | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 1
    Power Management User Guide
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    © Copyright 2008 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
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    Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. iii
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    iv Product notice
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    plan 6 Customizing power plans ...6 Setting password protection on wakeup 7 3 Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter ...9 Testing an AC adapter ...10 4 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 12 Using the charge level indicator ...13 Displaying the remaining
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    Disposing of a used battery ...21 5 Shutting down the computer Index ...23 vi
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    Sleep. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If
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    Power light (5) Power switch Description ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2 Chapter 1 Power control and light locations
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    is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive : When HP 3D DriveGuard has parked a drive, the
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    and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on battery power, 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Power settings and
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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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    icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. - or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. - or - Select Start
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    System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. In the left pane, click Require a password password (recommended). NOTE: If you need to create 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
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    with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions: WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard
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    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
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    to the AC adapter and external power. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the computer and an AC outlet and should be replaced. Contact HP technical support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 10 Chapter 3 Using
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    , use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer
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    ● Information 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 information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > Battery information. 12 Chapter 4 Using
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    the taskbar. - 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
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    : 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Align the tabs (1) on the battery with the notches on the battery bay. 3. Press the battery (2) into the battery bay until the battery clicks into place. To remove the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Slide the
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    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 longer if a battery is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is much
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    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 battery level, the battery light blinks. If a low battery
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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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    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, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. The battery light on the computer turns on. 3. Leave
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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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    Panel > System and Maintenance > 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. - or - Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If
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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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    system, 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
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    light 1, 15, 16 battery power 11 battery release latch 14 battery temperature 21 C calibrating battery 18 charge level indicator 13 charging batteries 15, 18 connection, external power 9 conservation, power 21 critical battery level 16 D display switch, identifying 1 drive media 3 F fn+f3 key
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