Using Windows shortcut keys
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Using the hot keys
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Using the integrated numeric keypad
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49
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Managing power
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50
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation
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50
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep
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51
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)
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51
Setting password protection on wakeup
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51
Using the power meter and power settings
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52
Running on battery power
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52
Removing a user-replaceable battery
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Finding battery information
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Conserving battery power
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Identifying low battery levels
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53
Resolving a low battery level
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Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
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54
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
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54
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation
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54
Storing a user-replaceable battery
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54
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery
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54
Replacing a user-replaceable battery
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Running on external AC power
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Troubleshooting power problems
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55
HP CoolSense
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Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)
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Shutting down (turning off) the computer
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56
Hybrid Graphics and AMD Dual Graphics (select models only)
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Using Hybrid Graphics (select models only)
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Using AMD Dual Graphics (select models only)
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Maintaining your computer
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Improving performance
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Handling drives
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Using HP 3D DriveGuard
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Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status
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Using Disk Defragmenter
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60
Using Disk Cleanup
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60
Updating programs and drivers
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Cleaning your computer
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Cleaning procedures
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