HP Power Management manual Connecting the AC adapter

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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).

If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3- pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.

To connect the computer to external AC power, follow these steps:

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).

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Contents Power Management First Edition January Document Part Number Table of contents Index Power control and light locations Component DescriptionPower control and light locations Power sources Task Recommended power sourceConnecting the AC adapter Standby and hibernation StandbyHibernation 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 Initiating or resuming from standby Stand byInitiating or restoring from hibernation Select HibernatePower options Accessing Power Options PropertiesDisplaying the Power Meter icon Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check boxSetting or changing a power scheme Setting a security prompt Power Processor performance controlsBatteries Inserting or removing a battery Charging a battery Monitoring the charge of the batteryObtaining accurate charge information Displaying charge information on the screenViewing charge displays Managing low-battery conditions Identifying low-battery conditionsLow-battery condition Critical low-battery conditionResolving low-battery conditions When external power is availableWhen a charged battery is available When no power source is availableCalibrating a battery When to calibrateHow 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 Index AC adapter