HP Pavilion tx1200 Power Management - Windows Vista

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  • HP Pavilion tx1200 | Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 1
    Power Management User Guide
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    -Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows Vista is either a trademark or a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth
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    on wakeup 5 2 Using battery power Using Battery Health 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
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    Index ...22 iv ENWW
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    or if the battery reaches 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
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    on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system 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
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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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    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 select a power plan from the list. Customizing power plans 1. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More 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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    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 Health: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > Battery Health. ENWW Using Battery Health in Help and
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    . - or - View the estimated number of minutes of battery charge remaining in Windows Mobility Center: ▲ Click the battery meter icon, and then click Windows Mobility Center. - or - Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. The time shown indicates the approximate running
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    shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. To insert the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Insert the battery into the battery bay until it is seated (1). The battery release latches (2) automatically lock the battery into place. To remove 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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    responses set at the factory. Some lowbattery 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
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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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    during the discharge 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
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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 Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Use the fn+f7 and fn+f8 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave
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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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    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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    by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● AC adapter included with the computer ● Optional docking device or expansion product ● Optional power adapter Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions: ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery
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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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    , 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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    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, 13 connection, external power 20 conservation, power 16 critical battery level 11 D drive media 1 H Hibernation exiting 2 initiated
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