HP 1103530NR manual Power management, Shutting down the computer

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4 Power management

NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to both types of power controls.

NOTE: Windows 7 uses Sleep and Windows XP uses Standby. The term Sleep is used throughout this guide to refer to both. Differences between the operating systems that affect any of the procedures are noted.

Shutting down the computer

CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down.

The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer.

Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions:

●When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer

●When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port

●When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period

Although you can shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is to use the Windows Shut down command:

NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible.

1.Save your work and close all open programs.

2.Windows 7—SelectStart > Shut down.

Windows XP—SelectStart > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off.

NOTE: If you have been registered to a network domain, the button you click is called Shut Down instead of Turn Off Computer.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Page Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only Using the wireless button Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controls Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Select Start Connect to Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRoaming to another network Removing a SIM Inserting a SIMBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesUsing GPS select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting a modem cableViewing the current location selection Selecting a location settingWindows Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Checking audio functions on the computer Adjusting the volumeWebcam select models only Using SkyRoom select models onlyVideo Hdmi DisplayPortIntel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio for HdmiUsing HP MediaSmart select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementUsing power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meterUsing power plans Viewing the current power planSelecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeupCustomizing power plans Finding battery information in Help and Support in Windows Using battery powerManaging low battery levels Using Battery Check in WindowsDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerDisposing of a used battery Storing a batteryReplacing the battery Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter External cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using PC Cards select models onlyInserting a PC Card Configuring a PC CardRemoving a PC Card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Inserting a smart cardRemoving a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceUsing optional external drives Using optional external devicesUsing the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives DrivesImproving hard drive performance Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Tray load Inserting an optical discSlot load Removing an optical disc When the disc tray opens normallySlot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlySecurity Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsEntering an administrator password Managing an administrator passwordEntering a power-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Managing a power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the displayUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Changing the language of Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Starting Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityDetermining the Bios version Restoring factory settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Updating the BiosWindows 7-SelectStart Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsPasswords SIM