HP Presario V6000 Power Management - Windows Vista

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    Power Management User Guide
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    to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth 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
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    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 ...10 Managing low battery levels ...11 Identifying low battery levels 11 Resolving a low battery level 12 Resolving a low battery
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    Index ...22 iv ENWW
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    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 audio or video playback
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    at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 120 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power, 1080 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
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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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    maximize performance. You can change power plan settings or create your own 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. - or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > 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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    charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. Computer battery life
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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: Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > Battery Information. ENWW Finding battery information in Help and
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    icon, and then click Windows Mobility Center. - or - Select 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
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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, 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
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    charges whenever 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
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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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    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, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the
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    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. 14 Chapter 2 Using
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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 brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power ENWW
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    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 stored for one month or more. ENWW Storing
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    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
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    adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● 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
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    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 an AC outlet (3). 20 Chapter 3 Using external AC
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    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 or a 1394
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    AC adapter, connecting 20 B battery calibrating 13 charging 10, 13 conserving power 16 disposing 18 inserting 9 low battery levels 11 recharging 15 removing 9 storing 17 battery light 10, 11 battery power 6 battery release latch 9 battery temperature 17 C calibrating battery 13 charging batteries 10
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