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Conserving battery power

●Select the Power saver power plan through Power Options under System and Security in Windows Control Panel.

●Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them.

●Disconnect external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, when you are not using them.

●Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.

●Use the f2 and f3 action keys to adjust screen brightness as needed.

●If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer.

Storing a battery

CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time.

If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately.

To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it in a cool, dry place.

NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. If the capacity is less than 50 percent, recharge the battery before returning it to storage.

Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for 1 month or more.

Disposing of a used battery

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery; short the external contacts on a battery; or dispose of a battery in fire or water. Do not expose a battery to temperatures above 60˚C (140˚F). Replace the battery only with a battery approved for this computer.

Refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for battery disposal information.

Replacing the battery

Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.

Battery Check notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is not charging properly, or when the battery storage capacity has reached a “weak” condition. A message refers you to the HP Web site for more information about ordering a replacement battery. If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID.

NOTE: To ensure that you always have battery power when you need it, HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow.

Switching between graphics modes (select models only)

The computer is equipped with switchable graphics and has two modes for processing graphics. When switching from AC power to battery power, the computer switches from high-performance

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Contents HP Pavilion Notebook PC Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 104 TouchPad FeaturesIdentifying the hardware Top componentsLights Component Description Power light White Power is onPanel System and Security Power Options Power button and fingerprint readerFn key KeysRight-side components Front componentsLeft-side components Display components Bottom components Wireless antennasComponent Description Additional hardware components LabelsComponent Description Icon Name Description Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons NetworkingUsing HP Wireless Assistant software Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless action key Using operating system controls Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConnecting to a Wlan Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRoaming to another network Removing a SIM Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesCannot connect to a preferred Wlan network Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a Wlan Current Wlan network security codes are unavailable Network icon is not displayedWlan connection is very weak Connecting to a local area network LANCannot connect to the wireless router Page Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadSelecting Scrolling Using TouchPad gesturesIcon Action Description Using the action keysConnecting an external mouse Using the hotkeys Icon Function Hotkey Description Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPointing devices and keyboard Identifying your multimedia components Multimedia featuresMultimedia Multimedia Multimedia software Using the media activity functionsUsing the media activity action keys Using other multimedia software Opening preinstalled multimedia softwareUsing HP MediaSmart software Checking your audio functions Installing multimedia software from a discConnecting external audio devices AudioVideo Using the audio-out headphone jackUsing the audio-in microphone jack Using the external monitor portConnecting an Hdmi device Optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveConfiguring audio for Hdmi select models only LightScribe CD or Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDsSelecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs CD-R discsPlaying a CD, DVD, or BD Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlayCreating burning a CD, DVD, or BD Observing the copyright warningCopying a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Computer does not detect the optical drive TroubleshootingDisc does not play Preventing playback disruptionsMovie stops, skips, or plays erratically Disc does not play automaticallyMovie is not visible on an external display Device driver must be reinstalledObtaining the latest HP device drivers WebcamAdjusting webcam properties Initiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meterUsing power plans Viewing the current power planCustomizing power plans Using external AC powerSetting password protection on wakeup Selecting a different power planConnecting the AC adapter Identifying batteries Using battery powerTesting an AC adapter Inserting or removing the battery Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargePage Managing low battery levels Charging a batteryMaximizing battery discharge time Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryIdentifying low battery levels Disable Hibernation and Sleep Fully charge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryFully recharge the battery Disposing of a used battery Switching between graphics modes select models onlyConserving battery power Storing a batteryClick Shut down Shutting down the computerHandling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Improving hard drive performance Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection softwareReplacing the hard drive Page Page Page Page Removing a USB device Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device External devicesRemoving an eSATA device Using an eSATA deviceConnecting an eSATA device Page Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsExternal media cards Removing a digital card Adding or replacing memory modules Memory modulesPage Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Protecting the computer Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature SecurityPassword Function Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Setup Utility Managing an administrator password Administrator passwordPower-on password Using antivirus softwareInstalling an optional security cable Using 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