HP Dv9650us Power Management - Windows Vista

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    Power Management User Guide
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    2007 Hewlett-Packard 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
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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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    Step 3: Discharge the battery 15 Step 4: Fully recharge the battery 16 Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 16 Conserving battery power ...17 Storing a battery ...18 Disposing of a used battery ...19 3 Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter ...21 4 Shutting down the computer ENWW v
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    Index ...23 vi 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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    the TouchPad. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. Initiating and exiting
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    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
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    1. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 3. Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep
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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.
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    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, display brightness, external devices
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    , power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Click Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > Battery information. ENWW Finding battery information in Help and
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    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 when
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    Hibernation 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. ENWW Inserting or removing the battery 9
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    3. Pivot the battery (2) away from the computer and remove it from the computer (3). 10 Chapter 2 Using battery power ENWW
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    the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before turning on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off. NOTE: If the computer is on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in the
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    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 level is not resolved
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    the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Turn on the computer. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - or - Save your work and shut down the computer. Resolving a low battery level
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    Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Under 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
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    the system 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
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    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 charge faster if the computer is off. 2. If the computer is off, turn it on
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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+f7 and fn+f8 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. ENWW Conserving battery power 17
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    temperatures for extended 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
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    , 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, Safety and
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    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. ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. To increase display brightness, press
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    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 AC adapter (2). 3. Plug the other end of the power cord into
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    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 work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. If the computer
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    level 12 O operating system 22 P power connecting 21 conserving 17 R readable media 1 S shutdown 22 shutting down 22 Sleep exiting 1 initiating 1 storing battery 18 T temperature 18 traveling with the computer 18 turning off the computer 22 U unresponsive system 22 W writable media 1 ENWW Index
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