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Power Management User Guide - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 2
in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: June 2008 Document Part Number: 469008-001 - HP Dv5-1010us | 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. iii - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 4
iv Product notice - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 5
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 12 Resolving a low battery - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 6
Connecting the AC adapter ...21 4 Shutting down the computer Index ...23 vi - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 7
the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. You can exit Sleep in any of the following ways: ● Press the power button briefly. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Using - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 8
when running on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Lock button, and then click Hibernate. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Press the power button briefly. The power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you - HP Dv5-1010us | 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 - HP Dv5-1010us | 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. - - HP Dv5-1010us | 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 - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 12
from external power. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, 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 - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 13
Help and Support The Battery information section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 14
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 when a DVD - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 15
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 away from you. 2. Insert the battery into the battery bay (1) and rotate it downward until it is seated (2). The - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 16
3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it from the computer (3). 10 Chapter 2 Using battery power - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 17
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 longer if - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 18
in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off. Resolving - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 19
a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing power button. Managing low battery levels 13 - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 20
the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Record the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings listed in the On battery column so that you can reset them after the calibration. 4. Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to Never - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 21
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 off - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 22
7. Click OK. 8. Click Save changes. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 23
Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) Use the fn+f7 and fn+f8 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 24
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. 18 Chapter 2 Using - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 25
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 - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 26
provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● DVD When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on, the battery - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 27
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 - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 28
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 . 2. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. If the computer is unresponsive and you are - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 29
15 removing 9 storing 18 battery light 11, 12 battery power 6 battery release latches 9 battery temperature 18 C calibrating battery 14 charging batteries 11, 14 connection, external power 21 conservation, power 17 critical battery level 12 D drive media 1 H Hibernation exiting 2 initiated - HP Dv5-1010us | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 30
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Power Management
User Guide