Power management, Shutting down the computer | HP 1103530NR instruction

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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HP 1103530NR manual Power management, Shutting down the computer

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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 Introduction Identifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only Using the wireless button Turning wireless devices on or off Using 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 Wlan Protecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRoaming to another network Removing a SIM Inserting a SIM Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesUsing GPS select models only Connecting to a wired network Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting a modem cable Viewing the current location selection Selecting a location setting Windows 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 volume Webcam select models only Using SkyRoom select models onlyVideo Hdmi DisplayPort Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi Using HP MediaSmart select models only Shutting down the computer Power management Using power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meterUsing power plans Viewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeupCustomizing power plans Finding battery information in Help and Support in Windows Using battery power Managing low battery levels Using Battery Check in WindowsDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge time Resolving a low battery level Conserving battery power Disposing 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 only Inserting a PC Card Configuring a PC Card Removing a PC Card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models only Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing a smart card Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Inserting a smart card Removing a USB device Using 1394 devices select models only Connecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA device Using optional external drives Using optional external devicesUsing the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives Drives Improving hard drive performance Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk Cleanup Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard drive Identifying 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 normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models only Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in Windows Entering an administrator password Managing an administrator password Entering a power-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Managing a power-on password Installing an optional security cable Installing critical security updates Locating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models only Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the display Using SoftPaq Download Manager Changing the language of Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Starting Setup Utility Displaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Determining the Bios version Restoring factory settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Updating the Bios Windows 7-SelectStart Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/Numerics Passwords SIM