HP 6715b Power Management - Windows Vista

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    Power Management User Guide
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    © Copyright 2007 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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    Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. iii
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    iv Product notice
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    protection on wakeup 8 4 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 10 Using the charge level indicator ...11 Displaying the remaining battery charge 12 Inserting or removing the battery ...13 Charging a battery ...14 Managing low battery levels ...15 Identifying low
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    5 Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter ...24 Index ...25 vi
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    (2) fn+f3 (3) Battery light (4) Power light Description Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is on. Initiates Sleep. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Green: A battery is close to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power source has
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    and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, slide the power switch to the right and hold it for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer. To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2 Chapter 1 Power
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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 port
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    . NOTE: When HP 3D DriveGuard has parked a drive, the computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, and the display will be turned off. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes
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    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: 1. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button. 2. Click Hibernate. To exit
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    access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the battery meter
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    . Customizing power plans 1. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 3. Change the Turn off the display and Put
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    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 Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Click
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    battery life when you disconnect AC power. To increase display brightness, use the fn+f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. You can keep a battery in the computer or in storage, depending on how you work. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges
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    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 > Battery information. 10 Chapter 4 Using battery power
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    Using the charge level indicator To use the charge level indicator: ▲ Press the charge level indicator button (1). The charge level indicator (2) turns on, displaying the approximate remaining battery charge. Using the charge level indicator 11
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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. - or - View the estimated number of minutes of battery charge remaining in Windows Mobility Center: ▲ Click the battery meter icon, and then click Windows
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    Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source can cause loss of information. To prevent loss of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. To insert the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside
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    Charging a battery WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery 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
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    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 battery level, the battery light blinks
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    , 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 battery level when a charged battery is
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    the computer. 2. Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. The battery light on the computer turns on. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use
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    process: ◦ The monitor will not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will not occur. To discharge a battery: 1. Unplug the computer from its external power source, but do not turn off the computer. 2. Run
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    : 1. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully recharged. When the battery is recharged, the battery light on the computer turns off. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is off
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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 are not plugged into an external power
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    it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. 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
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    risk of 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
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    computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from 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 while you
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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). 24 Chapter 5 Using external AC
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    light 1, 14, 15 battery power 9 battery release latch 13 battery temperature 21 C calibrating battery 17 charge level indicator 11 charging batteries 14, 17 connection, external power 24 conservation, power 20 critical battery level 15 D display switch, identifying 1 drive media 4 F fn+f3 key
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Power Management
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