HP ZBook 17 Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 139

HP Smart Adapter warning message, Incorrect time and date, Items, Procedures, HP Hotkey Support

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HP Smart Adapter warning message Items Symptom Warning message displayed in Window Procedures Possible causes Less powerful AC adapter, BIOS out of date. Note Incorrect time and date Item Symptom Incorrect date and time Troubleshooting steps 1. Update BIOS that may contain a table that assigns an appropriate adapter for a certain configuration. 2. Update the latest HP Hotkey Support software from Drivers website. 3. Verify sufficient power source (where adapter is connected). 4. Use appropriate AC adapter (often supplied with system) for optimum system performance. 5. Test with a verified working AC adapter. 6. Test the adapter on a verified working computer. 7. Contact HP for configuration details. HP Smart AC adapter warning message: informs you that as power demands increase, the notebook may not perform at full capacity, which may result in longer battery-charging time. In cases of extreme power demands, the system may also throttle back the processor, or with systems that have a discrete video sub-system, a video balance mode may occur to further balance the power needs of the system. System processor functions always have priority over battery charging, so charging delays will occur first. Procedure Possible cause Real-time clock (RTC) battery might need replacement. Troubleshooting steps 1. Reset the date and time in the operating system Control Panel. 2. Replace the RTC battery. Common issues and possible solutions 125

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HP Smart Adapter warning message
Items
Procedures
Symptom
Warning message displayed in
Window
Possible causes
Less powerful AC adapter, BIOS out of date.
Troubleshooting steps
1.
Update BIOS that may contain a table that
assigns an appropriate adapter for a certain
configuration.
2.
Update the latest
HP Hotkey Support
software
from Drivers website.
3.
Verify
sufficient
power source (where adapter is
connected).
4.
Use appropriate AC adapter (often supplied with
system) for optimum system performance.
5.
Test with a
verified
working AC adapter.
6.
Test the adapter on a
verified
working computer.
7.
Contact HP for
configuration
details.
Note
HP Smart AC adapter warning message:
informs you
that as power demands increase, the notebook may
not perform at full capacity, which may result in
longer battery-charging time. In cases of extreme
power demands, the system may also throttle back
the processor, or with systems that have a discrete
video sub-system, a video balance mode may occur to
further balance the power needs of the system.
System processor functions always have priority over
battery charging, so charging delays will occur
first.
Incorrect time and date
Item
Procedure
Symptom
Incorrect date and time
Possible cause
Real-time clock (RTC) battery might need replacement.
Troubleshooting steps
1.
Reset the date and time in the operating system Control Panel.
2.
Replace the RTC battery.
Common issues and possible solutions
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