Selecting a Power Source | HP 355385-001 specification

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Power

Selecting a Power Source

The notebook can run on internal power from a battery pack or on external power from an AC adapter and other devices. The following table describes the best power source for general tasks.

Task	Use This Power Source:

Work in most software	■ Charged battery pack in the
applications.	notebook.
	■ External power, such as an
	AC adapter or optional
	HP Notebook Expansion Base.

Charge or calibrate a battery	External power, such as an
pack in the notebook.	AC adapter or optional HP Notebook
	Expansion Base.
	✎ For more details, refer to the
	“Battery Packs” chapter in
	the Hardware Guide on
	this CD.

Install or modify system	External power, such as an
software or write to any	AC adapter or optional HP Notebook
drive media.	Expansion Base.

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HP 355385-001 manual Selecting a Power Source, Task Use This Power Source

Contents

Software Guide Page Contents Multimedia Security Playing DVDs and Video CDs with InterVideo Software Updates and Restorations Index Task Use This Power Source Selecting a Power Source Standby Standby, Hibernation and ShutdownHibernation Shutdown Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown When Resuming After a Short IntervalWhen Resuming After a Week or More When External Power Supply Is Disrupted or Uncertain When Using Infrared or Drive Media Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures Identifying Power Controls and Indicators Identifying power controls and indicators Task Procedure Results Using the Default Power SettingsTurning the Notebook or Display On or Off Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation Task Procedure Result Initiating or Resuming from Standby Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures Accessing Power Options Window Setting Power PreferencesDisplaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar Using a Security Password Setting or Changing a Power Scheme Processor Performance Controls Accessing Windows XP Processor Controls Power Scheme AC Power Battery Power Security To Protect Against This Risk Use This Feature Security Features Quick Reference Forgotten Passwords About PasswordsUsing HP and Windows Passwords About QuickLock Fn+F6 Setting, Changing or Deleting Power-On Passwords About Power-On PasswordsSetting a Power-On Password Changing a Power-On Password Deleting a Power-On Password Entering Power-On Passwords Setting, Changing or Deleting Administrator Passwords About Administrator PasswordsSetting an Administrator Password Changing an Administrator Password Deleting an Administrator Password Entering Administrator Passwords Using Other Device Security Setting System Information Options Using System InformationProtecting System Information Protecting Your Notebook Step Use this Security Measure For More Information Using Security Software Measures Connecting an Optional Security Cable Connecting the optional security cable Protecting Playback Using CDs and DVDs Observing the Copyright Warning Using Hotkeys and Quick Launch Buttons Select Models Identifying the multimedia hotkeys and Quick Launch buttons HP Image Zone Select Models Reprogramming the Quick Launch Buttons Select Models InterVideo Home Theater Select Models Playing CDs Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media PlayerGeneral DVD Tips Playing DVDs or Video CDs Using DVD Region Settings Changing Region Settings Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator Select Models Choosing Recording Media Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator Creating DVDs and Video CDs Sonic RecordNow Updating Software Software Updates Restorations Accessing Notebook ROM Information Accessing Notebook Product Information Downloading and Installing Software Updates Downloading and Installing ROM Updates Downloading ROM Update Installing ROM Update Downloading and Installing Other Software Recovery Procedures Step Description Refer to Before You Begin Setting a Restore Point Using the System Restore UtilityRestoring to a Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive Repairing or Reinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from the Driver Recovery CD Repairing or Reinstalling Operating System Repairing the Operating System Backing Up Your Data About Operating System Reinstallation Reinstalling the Operating System Turn on the notebook by briefly pressing the power button Updating Reinstalled Software Reinstalling Other Software Configuring Your Notebook Installing a Retail Version of an Operating SystemOpening the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Main Menu Setting Description DefaultSecurity Menu Exit Menu Boot Menu Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings Using the Help and Support CenterExiting the Setup Utility Software Updates and Restorations Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers Using Support Telephone Numbers Preparing to Call Technical Support Index Fn 3-2 hotkeys 3-2prt sc Index-3 Index-4