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    Power Management User Guide
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    © Copyright 2009 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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    ...7 Testing an AC adapter ...8 3 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 10 Identifying batteries ...11 Using Battery Check ...12 Displaying the remaining battery charge 13 Inserting or removing the battery ...14 Charging a battery ...16 Maximizing battery discharge
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    Replacing the battery ...24 4 Shutting down the computer Index ...26 iv
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    at the factory to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. With the computer on, you can initiate Sleep in any of
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    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 timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Press fn+f3. - or - Click Start, click the arrow
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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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    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. -
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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. Click Change
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    the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. To increase display brightness,
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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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    turn on. ● The power light is off. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from the computer. a. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. b. Slide should be replaced. Contact technical support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter by selecting Start > Help and
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    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
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    to test battery performance ● 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 > HP Power
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    Identifying batteries This computer supports up to 2 batteries: ● One primary lithium-ion battery is included with the computer. ● An optional accessory battery can be attached to the bottom of the computer. Identifying batteries 11
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    to the computer. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to function properly. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshooting tools > Battery Check. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the
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    . - 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 running
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    , 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. 2. Slide the battery into the battery bay (1) until you hear the battery release latches click. 3. Slide the right release latch
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    4. Remove the battery (3). Inserting or removing the battery 15
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    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 warmer or cooler than room temperature. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you are charging a new
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    discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Maximum discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power
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    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
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    level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off. Resolving a low battery 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
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    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
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    , but do not turn off the computer. 2. Run the computer on battery power until the battery is discharged. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to a low battery level. When the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off and the computer shuts down. Calibrating
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    > 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
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    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 applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices that
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    fire or water. Replacing the battery Computer battery life varies, depending on power battery. If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. NOTE: To ensure that you always have battery power when you need it, HP recommends purchasing a new battery
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    , 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
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    testing 8 AC adapter, connecting 7 B battery calibrating 20 charging 16, 20 conserving power 23 discharging 17 disposing 24 inserting 14 low battery levels 18 recharging 22 removing 14 replacing 24 storing 23 Battery Check 12 battery light 16, 18 battery power 9 battery release latches 14 battery
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