HP 320399-002 manual Battery and Power Problems

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Problems and Solutions

Battery and Power Problems

See also the power-related items on the “Quick Solutions Checklist” in the “Help Is Available” chapter.

Notebook does not turn on

Connect the notebook to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter. Make sure all connections are secure and that the electrical outlet is providing adequate power. (If the notebook fails to turn on and contains a battery pack, the battery pack may be defective. Remove the battery pack from the notebook.)

If the notebook is extremely warm, cold, or moist, return it to an environment within the specifications provided in your model-specific documentation. When you return to your work, be sure the vents are unobstructed.

If you have just added a new memory module, remove the module. It may be incompatible with your notebook. Review the memory module specifications in your model-specific documentation.

Notebook turns off unexpectedly

If the notebook turns off immediately after being turned on, the battery pack charge may be extremely low. Connect the notebook to external power, then recharge or replace the battery pack.

If the notebook turns off while unattended, the system may have initiated Hibernation. To resume from Hibernation, press the power button (or slide the power switch).

If the notebook turns off or initiates Standby and feels extremely warm, it may have exceeded the maximum operating temperature. Allow the notebook to cool down. Then, whenever you use the notebook, make sure that all vents are clear of obstructions.

Troubleshooting

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Contents Troubleshooting Page Contents Contents Troubleshooting Index Help Is Available Is the Notebook Turned On? Is the Notebook Receiving Adequate Power?Is the System Unresponsive? Is the Notebook Overheated?Is an External Device Not Working? Is Software Functioning Abnormally? Help Is Available Help from Documentation Help from Your NotebookFor help specific to your notebook Help from the World Wide WebPreparing to Call Customer Support Help by TelephoneAccessing Customer Support Telephone Numbers Help from a Service ProviderProblems and Solutions Sound is not audible Audio ProblemsSound does not record Battery and Power Problems Indicators are displaying a low-battery condition Battery pack is warm after charging Battery pack does not chargeBattery pack charge displays seem inaccurate Standby cannot be initiated Battery pack run time is shorter than expectedHibernation cannot be initiated CD or DVD drive is not recognized by the system CD or DVD ProblemsNo alert sounds when a CD or DVD drive is inserted DVD play is erratic DVD movie does not fill the screenStandby or Hibernation affects CD or DVD play DVD region error code is displayedDigital memory alerts are not audible Digital Memory Card or Memory Stick problemsProblems and Solutions Display is blank Display ProblemsCharacters are dim or difficult to read Desktop icons are too large or too smallFireWire device does not work FireWire Ieee 1394 ProblemsFireWire connector has only 4 pins Game frequently stops responding or locks up Game ProblemsGame sounds are erratic Primary hard drive cannot be accessed Hard Drive ProblemsPrimary hard drive is not recognized Secondary hard drive is not recognized Infrared link cannot be established Infrared Communication ProblemsStandby is preventing infrared transmission Internet buttons do not respond Internet ProblemsAssorted keys are typing incorrect characters Keyboard and Pointing Device ProblemsLetter keys are typing numbers Pointer moves erratically as you type Keypad does not workHotkeys do not work on an external keyboard Pointer driftsTouchPad does not work Pointing stick does not workExternal mouse does not work USB keyboard or pointing device does not work PS/2 scroll mouse does not workNew memory module affects startup Memory ProblemsInsufficient memory message is displayed New memory module does not increase memoryNo dial tone is audible Modem ProblemsModem does not dial correctly Modem sounds are not audible Modem dials correctly but does not connectCharacters are garbled or transfer rates are slow Modem does not connect at highest speedModem loses connection Message reports excessive line current Fax transmissions do not workConnection occurs, but network seems inactive Network ProblemsNetwork connection is slow Some network resources are not availablePC Card alerts are not audible PC Card problemsPC Card does not work and alerts are not audible PC Card modem is not working Network PC Card stops communicatingVideo jack has 7 pins Television problemsTelevision is blank Temperature Problems USB device does not work USB ProblemsUSB device does not work during startup Wireless LAN Wlan Device Problems Connection breaks after 3 minutes Rate indication in the Connection Status fluctuates Throughput and connection range vary Index Index DVD Index-4 See also Internet monitor, external Index-6 Index-7 USB