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Power Management User Guide - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 2
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: April 2009 Document Part Number: 512431-001 Product notice This user guide describes features - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 3
an AC adapter ...7 3 Using battery power Identifying batteries ...8 Finding battery information in Help and Support 9 Using Battery Check ...9 Displaying the remaining battery charge 9 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...12 Maximizing battery discharge time ...12 Managing - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 4
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery 15 Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 15 Conserving battery power ...17 Storing a battery ...17 Disposing of a used battery ...17 Replacing the battery ...17 4 Shutting down the computer Index ...19 iv - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 5
Sleep is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory, letting you after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 6
to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 7
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 Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 8
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. If you do not need to create or change a user account password, go to step 5. 5. Click Save changes. 4 Chapter 1 Setting power options - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 9
with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on, the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 10
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 Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 11
not turn on. ● The power light is off. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an working properly. Contact technical support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Testing an AC adapter 7 - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 12
the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. Computer battery life Identifying batteries The computer can support 2 batteries: ● One lithium-ion battery is included with the computer. ● An optional accessory battery can be - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 13
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 and Battery Learning Center. Using Battery Check Battery Check, a part of the Total - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 14
bay toward you. 2. Align the front of the battery with the outer edge of the battery bay (1). 3. Rotate the battery into the battery bay until it is seated (2). The battery release latch automatically locks the battery into place. To remove the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 15
4. Lift the battery away from the computer (3). Inserting or removing the battery 11 - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 16
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 Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 17
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 Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 18
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 Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 19
> 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 - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 20
7. Click OK. 8. Click Save changes. 16 Chapter 3 Using battery power - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 21
you to the HP Web site for more information about ordering a replacement 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 when the storage - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 22
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 connect to a USB port ● When the - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 23
12 disposing 17 inserting 9 low battery levels 12 recharging 15 removing 9 replacing 17 storing 17 Battery Check 9 battery light 12, 13 battery power 8 battery release latch 9 battery temperature 17 C calibrating battery 14 charging batteries 12, 14 connection, external power 6 conservation - HP Pavilion dv3-2100 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 24
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