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Batteries and Power Management

Managing Power Consumption

To manage power manually

In addition to allowing the computer to enter its power-saving modes automatically, you can also put it into any of the following three modes whenever you need to.

Power mode

Does this…

Use when…

To enter this mode…

Standby

Hibernate

Maintains your current session in RAM, and turns off the display and other components.

Saves the current session to disk, and then shuts down. Provides maximum power savings while still allowing you to recover the current session.

You will be away from your computer for up to several hours.

You will be away from your computer for a day or more, but want to continue your session.

Press the power button –or–

click Start, Turn Off Computer, Stand By.

Press Fn+F12.

Off

Turns off your computer, providing maximum power savings. The current session will not be saved, and any unsaved data will be lost.

You’re done with	Click Start, Turn Off
your work.	Computer, Turn Off
	–or–
	press the power button (only if
	the Start menu procedure
	doesn’t work).

You can also turn off the display by closing the lid.

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Contents

HP Notebook PC Reference Guide Reference Guide Meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008 Important Safety InformationHP Software Product License Agreement Reference Guide Edition History Page Contents Add-On Devices Batteries and Power ManagementModem and Network Connections Troubleshooting and Maintenance Index 157 HP Support and ServiceReference Information Getting Started with Your HP Notebook What’s in the box? To buy accessoriesTaking Inventory To find more information Source Description and Location Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View Back View Bottom View Status Lights Power modeBattery status Hard disk drive activity Identifying Parts of the Computer Setting Up Your Computer Install the battery To remove the battery Connect AC power Connect a phone line Hint Set up WindowsTurn on the computer What to do next Register your notebookTo connect to the Internet Basic Operation Operating Your Computer To turn the computer on and off To reset the computer To change the boot device To use the touch pad Moving and selecting Scrolling with the scroll pad To use the Fn hot keys This hot key Does this To use the One-Touch buttons To reprogram a One-Touch button To use the Windows and Applications keys This key combination Does this To use the embedded keypad To use the ALT GR key Using an external monitor To adjust the displayChanging display settings Changing the brightness To increase or decrease the volume To adjust the volumeTo change computer settings for a presentation To mute the audio To show the presentation Using CDs or DVDs Computer could stop responding and you could lose data To play DVD movies To create or copy CDs Securing Your Computer To set up password protectionBios Setup Utility To lock your computer To attach a security cable Disk drive To protect against virusesTo lock the hard disk drive Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Your Mobile Work Environment Using Your Mobile Computer To maintain your computer Taking Care of Your ComputerTo protect your hard disk drive To safeguard your data To extend the life of the display To clean your computer Batteries and Power Management Information that was not saved will be lost Managing Power ConsumptionHow the computer manages power automatically Managing CPU power Changing timeout settings and creating power schemesUnsaved data if the computer’s battery runs down completely To manage power manually Off Using Battery Power To check battery status To get the most from your batteries To respond to a low-battery warningTo recharge the battery Using Battery Power Page Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem To connect the modem Signing up with an Internet Service Provider Connecting to the Internet To disconnect from the Internet To dial in to a network To change your modem settings To send an e-mail message To send and receive e-mailTo start Outlook Express To receive e-mail messages To send and receive faxes Connecting to a LAN To connect to a LAN To prepare for connections Making Wireless Network ConnectionsConnecting to an Existing Wireless Network Creating a New Computer-to-Computer Network AdHoc To turn wireless communication on and off Turning on communication and making a connection Turning off communication and ending a connection Turning on Bluetooth communication Making Wireless Bluetooth ConnectionsTo turn Bluetooth communication on and off Turning off Bluetooth communication To prepare for Bluetooth connections Sending Outlook data to another Bluetooth device OPP To send or receive files using BluetoothSharing files with another Bluetooth device FTP To connect to a Bluetooth printer or serial device To make a dial-up connection via a Bluetooth phone Page Add-On Devices Inserting a PC Card Connecting PC CardsTo insert or remove a PC Card Removing a PC Card Lose data Locating connectors on the computer Connecting External DevicesTo identify connectors for external devices Locating connectors on the port replicator To connect a USB device To connect a printer or other parallel deviceTo connect an external keyboard or mouse To connect an audio device Adjusting monitor resolution and other settings Connecting an external monitorSwitching the display to the external monitor To use an external monitor To connect a TV set Using dual display modeTo use a TV set as a monitor To activate the TV display To play DVD movies on the TV To connect an infrared device To connect an Ieee 1394 deviceTo connect a serial device Printing to an infrared printer Using the infrared portDisabling the infrared port Transferring files through an infrared connection To dock to the port replicator Adapter that meets the power requirements of the computerAccessories F1455A and F2297A To undock from the port replicator Installing Additional RAM To install a RAM expansion module To remove a RAM expansion module Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive holder To prepare a new hard disk drive Page Troubleshooting and Maintenance If no sound is audible Troubleshooting Your ComputerAudio Problems If sound does not record CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsIf you can’t boot from a CD or DVD in the CD/DVD drive If a DVD plays erratically If the computer cannot read a CD or DVD If you get a Region Code error when playing a DVD movieIf a DVD movie stops playing in the middle If a DVD movie doesn’t fill the screen If the screen is difficult to read Display ProblemsIf the computer is on, but the screen is blank If an external display does not work If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noise Hard Disk Drive ProblemsIf the computer’s hard drive doesn’t spin If files are corrupted If you have problems with infrared communications Heat ProblemsInfrared Problems If the computer gets abnormally hot Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems If you can’t update or reinstall One-Touch software LAN ProblemsIf you can’t type the euro symbol If the built-in network adapter doesn’t connect to the LAN Memory Problems Modem Problems If the modem dials but doesn’t connect If the modem doesn’t dial or no dial tone is detectedIf the modem dials incorrectly If the modem dials but you can’t hear it If the modem causes an Error messageIf the modem isn’t detected If the modem connects, but transferred data is bad If the notebook doesn’t recognize a PC Card PC Card Pcmcia ProblemsIf the modem clicks repeatedly but doesn’t connect If an I/O card stops communicating properly If the computer stops responding Performance ProblemsIf the computer pauses or runs sluggishly Port Replicator Problems Power and Battery Problems If the Time Remaining for the battery is not correct If the computer has a short operating time Printing Problems If a serial modem doesn’t work properly Serial, Parallel, and USB ProblemsIf a serial mouse doesn’t work If the computer won’t boot from battery power Startup ProblemsIf the computer doesn’t respond when you turn it on If the serial or parallel port is not working If the computer stops responding after booting Wireless ProblemsIf the computer won’t boot from the floppy disk drive If you have problems with wireless 802.11 communication If you can connect, but the network is slow If your computer cannot detect any Bluetooth devicesIf your computer cannot detect a certain Bluetooth device Testing the Hardware To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic test Testing the Hardware Configuring the Computer To run the Bios Setup utility Main Menu SettingDefault Description Security Menu Setting DescriptionSystem Devices Menu Boot Menu Exit Menu Reinstalling and Updating Software To recover the factory installation of your hard disk PC Identification and Bios passwords To replace a damaged Recovery CD or DVDTo update the Bios To update Windows drivers HP Support and Service To get help from the Web To contact HP for support or serviceGetting Assistance for Your Computer HP will not be able to help with questions about Pavilion models To receive repair service To prepare your computer for shipment Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Duration of Limited Warranty ProductPage Reference Information Processor Models with Technology Code KA Bus Architecture Hardware SpecificationsPhysical Attributes Models with Technology Code KB Power Mass Storage Audio System Keyboard and Pointing Devices Wireless LAN Bluetooth PAN Major ICs Models with Technology Code KA Modem Reference Information AT Commands ConexantCommand Modem Reference Conexant Modem Reference Information +GCAP Command Function Conexant Qcpc ECC Commands FAX Class Voice Commands AT* Commands Register Registers ConexantSelected Result Codes Conexant Range/units Country or Region Safety InformationPower Cords Rated Voltage and Current Ergonomics Battery Safety Laser Safety LED Safety Mercury Safety Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Regulatory Information Connections to Peripheral Devices Responsible Party CanadaDeclaration of Conformity U.S.A Trade name European Union Regulatory Information Japan Japan Telecommunications Approval Russia International EMC Page Index Reference Guide Reference Guide USB