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    Power Management User Guide
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    © Copyright 2007 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. ENWW iii
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    iv Product notice ENWW
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    upon exiting Standby 9 4 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 12 Displaying the remaining battery charge 13 Inserting or removing the battery ...14 Charging a battery ...15 Managing low battery levels ...16 Identifying low battery levels 16 Resolving a low
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    Connecting the AC adapter ...26 Index ...27 vi ENWW
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    to exit Standby. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer. To learn more about your
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    computer is in Standby. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (4) fn+f3 (5) Battery light Initiates Standby. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Green: A battery is close to full charge capacity. ● Blinking
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    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 or a 1394 port ● When the computer will be unused
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    4 Chapter 2 Shutting down the computer ENWW
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    if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Standby, the computer initiates Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, 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 audio or video
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    , 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 30 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: The
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    , right-click the Power Meter icon and select Adjust Power Properties. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge, double-click the Power Meter icon. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. To remove the Power Meter icon from
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    of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Power schemes can help you conserve power and maximize computer performance. The following power schemes are available: ● Portable/Laptop (recommended) ● Home/Office Desk ● Presentation ● Always On ● Minimal Power Management ● Max Battery
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    the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Standby, follow these steps: 1. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power Properties. 2. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Select the Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby check box
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    10 Chapter 3 Setting power options ENWW
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    . 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
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    Finding battery information in Help and Support To locate battery information for your computer, select Start > Help and Support > Learn More About Your PC. 12 Chapter 4 Using battery power ENWW
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    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 when a DVD stops playing. When a battery is charging, a lightning bolt icon may be superimposed over the battery icon on the Power Meter screen. ENWW
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    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, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. To insert the battery: 1. Turn the
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    ! 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
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    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 battery level, the battery light blinks
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    ▲ 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 discharged battery, and then insert a charged
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    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
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    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 off the computer. 2. Run
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    the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully recharged. When the battery is recharged, the battery light on the computer turns off. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will
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    when you are not using them. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Use the fn+f9 and fn+f10 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. ENWW Conserving battery power 21
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    periods 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. Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more
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    risk of 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
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    24 Chapter 4 Using battery power ENWW
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    AC power External AC power is supplied through one of the following devices: WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking
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    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 AC adapter (2). 3. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (3). 26 Chapter 5 Using external
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    A AC adapter, connecting 26 B battery calibrating 18 charging 15, 18 conserving power 21 disposing 23 inserting 14 low battery levels 16 recharging 20 removing 14 storing 22 battery light 2, 15, 16 battery power 11 battery release latch 14 battery temperature 22 button, power 1 C calibrating battery
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    28 Index ENWW
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Power Management
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