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    Power Management User Guide
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    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: August 2009 Document Part Number: 539582-001 Product notice This user guide describes features
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    ...7 Testing an AC adapter ...8 3 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 10 Using Battery Check ...11 Displaying the remaining battery charge 12 Inserting or removing the battery ...13 Charging a battery ...14 Maximizing battery discharge time ...15 Managing low
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    Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 19 Conserving battery power ...21 Storing a battery ...21 Disposing of a used battery ...22 Replacing the battery ...22 4 Shutting down the computer Index ...24 iv
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    lights blink and the screen clears. Your work is battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive keyboard or button on the remote control (select models
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    or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. The power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped
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    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 low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon
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    conserve power or maximize performance. You can change power plan settings or create your own power plan. Viewing the current power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. - or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > 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 Security > Power Options. 2. In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup. 3. Click Change
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    HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device or expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions: WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. To
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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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    a flat surface. b. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. c. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove the battery from the computer. 2. Connect the and should be replaced. Contact HP technical support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 8 Chapter 2
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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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    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 and Battery Learning Center. 10 Chapter 3 Using
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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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    Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power
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    Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Insert the battery into the battery bay and rotate it downward until it is seated (1). The battery release latch (2) automatically locks the battery into place. To remove the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Slide the
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    an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. The battery charges whether the computer is off or battery is charging, the battery meter in the notification area may show 100 percent charge before the battery is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of a full
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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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    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, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light continues to blink. The
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    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 battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Remove the discharged
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    charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer 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, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device
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    . ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will not occur. To discharge a battery: 1. result in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click the battery meter icon in
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    7. Click OK. 8. Click Save changes. 20 Chapter 3 Using battery power
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    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. Storing a battery CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. If
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    with this computer. 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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    13 replacing 22 storing 21 Battery Check 11 battery light 14, 16 battery power 9 battery release latch 13 battery temperature 21 C calibrating battery 18 charging batteries 14, 18 connection, external power 7 conservation, power 21 critical battery level 16 D drive media 1 H Hibernation exiting
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