Using Power Assistant select models only | HP 8440P manual

Using Power Assistant (select models only)

Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to optimize your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Power Assistant provides tools and information to help you make informed decisions on power management:

●Power consumption predictions in hypothetical system configurations

●Predefined power profiles

●Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time

Starting Power Assistant

To start Power Assistant when Windows is running, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Assistant.

Power Assistant opens, and the following tabs are displayed:

●Settings—Displays the opening page, which shows battery charge and power consumption information.

●Preferences—Enables you to set device preferences.

●Usage Details—Enables you to enter information about computer use.

●Charts—Displays charts and graphs of power consumption.

●About—Displays Power Assistant Help and version information.

For more information about using, configuring, and managing Power Assistant, refer to the Power Assistant software Help.

Using external AC power

External AC power is supplied through one of the following devices:

WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.

●Approved AC adapter

●Optional docking device

Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions:

WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.

●When you are charging or calibrating a battery

●When you are installing or modifying system software

●When you are writing information to a CD or DVD

When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur:

●The battery begins to charge.

●If the computer is turned on, the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance.

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Contents

HP EliteBook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Adjusting the volume Power management Drives Security 151 Xii Pointing devices FeaturesIdentifying hardware Top components Component Description Lights Rapidly Panel System and Security Power Options Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader Keys Fn key Front components Right-side components Rear components Left-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Additional hardware components Identifying the labelsPage Using wireless devices select models only Wireless, modem, and local area network Identifying wireless and network icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using Wireless Assistant software select models only Using operating system controls Using a Wlan device select models only Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a Wlan Roaming to another network Inserting a SIM select models only Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Removing a SIM select models only Page Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using a Bluetooth wireless device select models only Cannot create a Wlan connection Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayedCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router Connecting a modem cable purchased separately Using the modem select models only Selecting a location setting Adding new locations when travelingViewing the current location selection Select Start Devices and Printers Solving travel connection problems Click Properties Connecting to a local area network LAN Using pointing devices Using the keyboardPointing devices and keyboard Initiating Sleep Displaying system information Increasing screen brightness Switching the screen imageViewing battery charge information Decreasing screen brightness Using keypads Using HP QuickLook Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, and vents Multimedia features Adjusting the volumeMultimedia Click Customize notification icons Multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorUsing the external monitor port Using the DisplayPortPage Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDs Optical drive select models onlyIdentifying the optical drive DVD±R discs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-R discs CD-RW discs Blu-ray Discs BDs Playing a CD, DVD, or BDDVD±RW discs LightScribe DVD+R discs Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlay Copying a CD, DVD, or BD Observing the copyright warning Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Creating burning a CD, DVD, or BD Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play automatically Disc does not play Movie is not visible on an external display Movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Device driver must be reinstalled Webcam select models only Adjusting webcam properties Capturing business card images Page Initiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving states Using the battery meter Using power plansInitiating and exiting Hibernation Customizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Using Power Assistant select models only Using external AC powerStarting Power Assistant Connecting the AC adapter Using battery power Inserting or removing the battery Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge time Resolving a low battery level Identifying low battery levels Calibrating a battery Fully charge the batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the battery Fully recharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Replacing the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used battery Power management Shutting down the computer Testing an AC adapterPage Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Removing the protective insertReplacing a hard drive Page Page Replacing an optical drive Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB device Using USB legacy support Using a 1394 device Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Page Using optional external devices Using external drives Using a docking device Using SD Card Reader cards External media cardsInserting a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Removing a digital card Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing a smart card Inserting a smart card Memory modules Page Page Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Protecting the computer Security Using passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator password Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Using Computer Setup DriveLock Entering a DriveLock password Setting a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Changing a DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup security features Viewing Computer Setup System InformationSecuring system devices Using Computer Setup System IDs Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing a security cable Software updates Updating software Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Click Download Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backup and recovery Backing up your information Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Backup and recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a recovery Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Using f11 recovery tools Select Repair your computer Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Using Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Computer Setup menus Security menu File menu User Management requires a Bios administrator password System Configuration menu USB port to the computer Enable/disable Preboot Authentication on HP QuickLook Ansi MultiBoot About the boot device order Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferences Dynamically choosing a boot device Setting a MultiBoot Express promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Management and printing HP Client Automation select models only Using Client Management SolutionsConfiguring and deploying a software image Managing and updating software HP SSM System Software Manager Using the HP Universal Print Driver Index Symbols/Numerics DVD-ROM Jacks Ssid Wireless Assistant