HP 6720t Mobile manual Shutting down the computer, Properties

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Component		Description

		If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown
		procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at
		least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
		To learn more about your power settings, right-click the Power
		Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power
		Properties.

(4)	fn+f3	Initiates Standby.

(5)	Battery light	●	Amber: A battery is charging.
		●	Blue: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
		●	Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power
			source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
			reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking
			rapidly.
		●	Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
			the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully
			charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power
			source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low
			battery level.

*The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.

Shutting down the computer

CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut 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 To shut down the computer, follow these steps:

1.Save your work and close all open programs.

2.Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off.

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

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Contents HP Compaq 6720t Mobile Thin Client Page Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Product notice Vi Product notice Table of contents Multimedia Appendix a Routine care Page Pointing devices Identifying the hardwareTop components Lights Component DescriptionButtons and switches Adjust Power PropertiesKeys Fn keyLeft-side components Front componentsRight-side components Rear components Bottom componentsWireless antennae Identifying the labels Using the Enhanced Write Filter Enhanced Write FilterConnecting an external mouse Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Pointing devicesDisplaying system information fn+esc Using the keyboardUsing hotkeys Initiating Standby fn+f3 Switching the screen image fn+f4Viewing battery charge information fn+f8 Decreasing screen brightness fn+f9Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using the keypadsUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypadPower Power control and light locationsShutting down the computer PropertiesInitiating and exiting Standby Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Using battery power Using the battery meterDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Resolving a low battery levelDisposing of a used battery Using external AC powerStoring a battery Connecting the AC adapter Multimedia Using multimedia hardwareUsing the audio features Adjusting the volume Using the audio-in microphone jackUsing the audio-out headphone jack Opening preinstalled multimedia software Using multimedia softwareUsing the video features Using the external monitor portObserving the copyright warning Using multimedia softwarePreventing playback disruptions Using wireless controls WirelessAbout integrated wireless devices Using WlanSetting up a Wlan Identifying a Wlan device Connecting to a WlanUsing wireless security features Modem and LAN Using a modemConnecting a modem cable Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Viewing the current location selection Selecting a location settingSolving travel connection problems Connecting to a local area network Set the modem to ignore dial tonesPage Security Protecting the computerUsing a power-on password Using passwordsSetting passwords in Windows Requiring a power-on password at restart Managing a power-on passwordEntering a power-on password Installing a security cable Connecting a USB device Connecting hardwareUsing a USB device Removing a USB device Using the docking connectorUsing PC Cards Inserting and removing a PC CardPage Page Handling drives Hardware upgradesIdentifying installed drives Using optical drives select models only Inserting an optical disc CD or DVD When the disc tray opens Removing an optical disc CD or DVDWhen the disc tray does not open Routine care Cleaning the displayCleaning the keyboard Traveling and shippingPage Index USBWlan

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