HP Power Management manual Power control and light locations, Component Description

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1 Power control and light locations

The following illustration and table identify and describe the power control and light locations. NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this chapter.

	Component	Description

(1)	Power button	● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
		computer.
		● When the computer is on, press the button to initiate
		hibernation.
		● When the computer is in standby, press the button briefly to
		exit standby.
		● When the computer is in hibernation, press the button briefly
		to exit hibernation.
		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.

(2)	Power lights* (2)	On: The computer is on.
		Blinking: The computer is in standby.
		Off: The computer is off or in hibernation.

(3)	fn+f5	Initiates standby.

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Contents Power Management First Edition January Document Part Number Table of contents Index Component Description Power control and light locationsPower control and light locations Task Recommended power source Power sourcesConnecting the AC adapter Standby Standby and hibernationHibernation Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown When you leave your workWhen a reliable power supply is unavailable Page Turning the computer or display on or off Power settingsUsing emergency shutdown procedures Stand by Initiating or resuming from standbySelect Hibernate Initiating or restoring from hibernationAccessing Power Options Properties Power optionsClear the Always show icon on the taskbar check box Displaying the Power Meter iconSetting or changing a power scheme Setting a security prompt Processor performance controls PowerBatteries Inserting or removing a battery Monitoring the charge of the battery Charging a batteryObtaining accurate charge information Displaying charge information on the screenViewing charge displays Identifying low-battery conditions Managing low-battery conditionsLow-battery condition Critical low-battery conditionWhen external power is available Resolving low-battery conditionsWhen a charged battery is available When no power source is availableWhen to calibrate Calibrating a batteryHow to calibrate Charging the batteryDischarging the battery Recharging the battery Selecting power conservation settings Conserving battery powerConserving power as you work Storing a battery Disposing of a used battery AC adapter Index