HP 625 Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista - Page 83

Testing an AC adapter, Shutting down the computer, Start, Help and Support, Contact support, Shut Down

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Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms: ● The computer will not turn on when connected to the AC adapter. ● The display does not turn on when the computer is connected to the AC adapter. ● The power light is off when the computer is connected to the AC adapter. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter. 3. Turn on the computer. ● If the power light turns on, the AC adapter is functioning properly. ● If the power light remains off, the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. Contact technical support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter by selecting Start > Help and Support > Contact support. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating 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 computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period To shut down the computer, follow these steps: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. Testing an AC adapter 71

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Testing an AC adapter
Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms:
●
The computer will not turn on when connected to the AC adapter.
●
The display does not turn on when the computer is connected to the AC adapter.
●
The power light is off when the computer is connected to the AC adapter.
To test the AC adapter:
1.
Remove the battery from the computer.
2.
Connect the AC adapter.
3.
Turn on the computer.
●
If the power light turns
on
, the AC adapter is functioning properly.
●
If the power light remains
off
, the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced.
Contact technical support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter by
selecting
Start
>
Help and Support
>
Contact support
.
Shutting down the computer
CAUTION:
Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down.
The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating 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 computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended
period
To shut down the computer, follow these steps:
NOTE:
If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or
Hibernation before shutdown is possible.
1.
Save your work and close all open programs.
2.
Click
Start
, and then click the arrow next to the
Lock
button.
3.
Click
Shut Down
.
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