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Table of contents 1 Power control and light locations 2 Power sources Connecting the AC adapter ........................4 3 Standby and hibernation Standby ..............................5 Hibernation ............................6 Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown ..................7 When you leave your work ....................7 When a reliable power supply is unavailable ...............
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Low-battery condition ..................23 Critical low-battery condition ................23 Resolving low-battery conditions ..................24 When external power is available ..............24 When a charged battery pack is available ............24 When no power source is available ..............24 When the computer cannot restore from hibernation ........24 Calibrating a battery pack ........................
Power control and light locations The following illustration and table identify and describe the power control and light locations. Component Description Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates standby if the display is closed while the computer is on. Power button When the computer is ●...
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Component Description If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer. Power lights* (2) On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in standby.
Power sources The computer runs on internal or external AC power. The following table indicates the best power sources for common tasks. NOTE Use only the provided AC adapter or one approved for use with this computer. Task Recommended power source ●...
Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the computer).
Standby and hibernation Standby and hibernation are energy-saving features that conserve power and reduce startup time. They can be initiated by you or by the system. Standby CAUTION To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave the computer in standby for extended periods.
Hibernation CAUTION If the configuration of the computer is changed during hibernation, resuming from hibernation may not be possible. When the computer is in hibernation: Do not dock the computer to or undock the computer from an optional expansion product. Do not add or remove memory modules.
Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown The following sections explain when to initiate standby or hibernation and when to shut down the computer. NOTE You cannot initiate any type of networking communications or perform any computer functions while the computer is in standby or hibernation. When you leave your work When standby is initiated, your work is stored in random access memory (RAM), and then the screen is cleared.
When using wireless communication, or readable or writable media CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation, or loss of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate standby or hibernation while reading or writing to a CD, a DVD, or an external media card.
Power settings This section explains standby, hibernation, and shutdown procedures. Turning the computer or display on or off Task Procedure Result ● Turn on the computer. Press the power button. The power lights are turned on. ● The operating system loads. ●...
Using emergency shutdown procedures CAUTION Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved information. If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use normal Windows shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete.
Initiating or resuming from standby Task Procedure Result ● ● Initiate standby. With the computer on, press fn+f5. The power lights blink. ● ● Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand The screen clears. by.* In Windows XP Professional, if Stand by is not displayed: Click the down arrow.
Initiating or restoring from hibernation Hibernation cannot be initiated unless it is enabled. Hibernation is enabled by default. To verify that hibernation remains enabled: Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate ▲ tab. If hibernation is enabled, the Enable hibernation check box is selected.
Power options You can change many of the power settings using Windows Control Panel. For example, you can set an audio alert to warn you when the battery reaches a low-power condition, or you can change the factory settings for the power button. When the computer is on: ●...
Displaying the Power Meter icon By default, the Power Meter icon appears in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The icon changes shape to indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. To remove the Power Meter icon from the notification area: Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power Properties.
Setting or changing a power scheme The Power Schemes tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box assigns power levels to system components. You can assign different schemes, depending on whether the computer is running on battery or external power. You can also set a power scheme that initiates standby or turns off the display or hard drive after a time interval that you specify.
Processor performance controls CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows, thick rugs, or clothing, to block the airflow. Overheating can damage the computer and reduce processor performance.
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Power scheme Processor performance while on external Processor performance while on battery power power Max Battery Performance state is determined based on CPU performance is lower when the Max CPU demand. Battery setting is selected; however, battery life will be extended. * It is recommended that you use the Portable/Laptop power scheme.
Batteries When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on battery power. When the computer is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on AC power. If the computer contains a 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 from the computer.
Inserting or removing a battery CAUTION To prevent loss of information when removing a battery that is the sole power source, initiate hibernation or turn off the computer before removing the battery. NOTE Batteries vary in appearance by model. To insert a battery: Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you.
Charging a battery pack To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays: WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery pack while you are onboard aircraft. ● If you are charging a new battery pack: ● Charge the battery pack while the computer is plugged into external power through the AC adapter.
Viewing charge displays To view information about the status of any battery pack in the computer: ● Double-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. – or – ● Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter tab.
Managing low-battery conditions The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Some low- battery condition 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 conditions This section explains how to identify low-battery and critical low-battery conditions.
Resolving low-battery conditions CAUTION To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical low- battery condition and has initiated hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights are turned off. When external power is available To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is available, connect one of the following: ●...
Calibrating a battery pack When to calibrate Even if a battery pack is heavily used, it should not be necessary to calibrate it more than once a month. It is not necessary to calibrate a new battery pack. Calibrate a battery pack under the following conditions: ●...
Step 2: Discharging the battery pack Before you begin a full discharge, disable hibernation. To disable hibernation: Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Clear the Enable hibernation check box. Click Apply. The computer must remain on while the battery pack is being discharged.
Step 3: Recharging the battery pack To recharge the battery pack: Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery pack is fully recharged. When the battery pack is recharged, the battery light on the computer is turned off. You can use the computer while the battery pack is recharging, but the battery pack will charge faster if the computer is off.
Conserving battery power Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described in this section extends the time that a battery pack can run the computer from a single charge. Conserving power as you work To conserve power as you use the computer: ●...
Storing a battery pack WARNING! To avoid potential safety issues, use only the battery pack provided with the computer, a replacement battery pack provided by HP, or a compatible battery pack purchased as an accessory from HP. CAUTION To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time.
Index setting preferences 13 AC adapter 4 emergency shutdown sources 3 procedures 10 power adapter 3 power button 1 battery power light 2 battery power vs. AC fn+f5 key 2 Power Meter icon 14 power 19 power settings 9 inserting 20 power supply 7 hibernation removing 20...