HP n400c manual Set Power Conservation Level Fn+F7

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Keyboard and Pointing Devices

Set Power Conservation Level (Fn+F7)

■Windows 2000 Professional or Windows 98—PressFn+F7 to open the Power Schemes window.

■Windows NT 4.0—Press Fn+F7 to open the Battery Conservation Settings window.

To select a preset battery conservation level, choose among

■High—Maximizes running time from a single charge.

■Medium—Balances system performance with running time.

■None (Drain)—Runs the computer at full power.

For information about the custom level, refer to the Compaq Utilities guide, "Security Management" section, on this CD.

View Battery Charge (Fn+F8)

Battery pack locations are indicated by number: (1) computer primary battery bay, (2) computer external battery pack, (3) Mobile Expansion Unit right MultiBay, and (4) Mobile Expansion Unit left MultiBay.

Press Fn+F8 to display the status of all installed battery packs.

Adjust Screen Brightness (Fn+10)

Press Fn+F10 to display the screen brightness control slide bar. Click and drag upward on the slide bar to increase screen brightness or downward to decrease screen brightness. You also can adjust the brightness with the left and right arrow keys.

Display System Information (Fn+esc)

Press Fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and software version numbers.

Press Fn+esc a second time to remove the system information from the screen.

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Contents Hardware Guide Hardware Guide First Edition April Part Number Contents Battery Packs External Device Connections Specifications Setting up the Hardware Hardware and Software SetupHardware and Software Setup Hardware Guide Hardware and Software Setup Hardware Guide Read the following guidelines, then set up the software Setting Up the SoftwareAfter Software Setup Hardware and Software Setup Front Panel Components Look at the ComputerFront Panel Components Top Components Top ComponentsLight, Button, or Component Function Top Components Top Components Right Side Components Right Side ComponentsDevice for wireless communication Left Side Components Left Side ComponentsLeft Side Components Bottom Components Bottom ComponentsBottom Components Rear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsAdditional Standard Components Additional Standard Components Additional Standard Components Look at the Computer Keyboard and Pointing Devices Using the TouchPad TouchPad ModelsUsing the Pointing Stick Pointing Stick Models Fn Key Using Hotkeys and Shortcut KeysHotkeys Shortcut Keys Hotkey and Shortcut Key ProceduresAdjust System Volume Fn+F5 Set Power Conservation Level Fn+F7 Stretch Text Fn+T Enabling the Numeric Keypad Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadConverting the Numeric Keypad Keys to Standard Keys Disabling the Numeric KeypadEnabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup Using the Easy Access Buttons Keyboard and Pointing Devices Charging Battery Packs Battery PacksUsing a New Battery Pack Replacing the Primary Battery Pack Replacing a Battery PackBattery Packs Hardware Guide Replacing an Optional External Battery Pack Hardware Guide Battery Packs Hardware Guide Recycling a Used Battery Pack Storing a Battery PackCaring for Drives DrivesRemoving a Hard Drive Drives Hardware Guide Drives Hardware Guide Inserting a Hard Drive Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBootEnabling Bootable Media and Devices for MultiBoot Using the Default Search Sequence Hardware Guide Planning Changes to the Startup Sequence Selecting a MultiBoot UtilitySetting a Continuing Startup Sequence Changing the Startup Sequence Computer SetupResponding to the Express Boot Menu Setting the MultiBoot Express PromptChanging the Startup Sequence Compaq Computer Security Drives Audio and Video Using Audio FeaturesAudio Components Connecting a Stereo Speaker/HeadphoneAdjusting Volume Connecting a MicrophoneUsing Video Features Connecting a Device to the Composite Video-Out Jack Changing the Video Mode External Device Connections Connecting an External MonitorConnecting a Serial Printer Connecting a Video DeviceConnecting Infrared Equipment Connecting a Parallel PrinterInfrared Connection Guidelines Enabling the Infrared Port Infrared Configuration GuidelinesConnecting a Docking Base Connecting USB EquipmentAttaching a Mobile Expansion Unit Connecting to Wireless Devices Connecting a Modem or NICExternal Device Connections Before Removing or Installing Components Computer Upgrades and Add-onsUpgrading Memory Removing and Inserting a Memory Expansion Board Computer Upgrades and Add-ons Hardware Guide Installing a Memory Expansion Board on the System Board Hardware Guide Computer Upgrades and Add-ons Hardware Guide Removing a Memory Expansion Board Upgrading or Adding a Modem or NIC Computer Upgrades and Add-ons Hardware Guide Computer Upgrades and Add-ons Hardware Guide Configuring a PC Card Adding and Using PC CardsInserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Conserving Energy Attaching the Mobile Expansion Unit Installing Additional Device DriversDocking Bases Connecting the External Diskette Drive Using an External Diskette DriveAdding Wireless Devices Adding a Second Battery PackDisconnecting the External Diskette Drive Upgrading the Hard DriveRegulatory Agency Series Numbers SpecificationsAgency Series Numbers Operating Environment Computer DimensionsPort and COM Port Settings Rated Power InputCOM2 Modem SpecificationsIndex Index Hardware Guide USB