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HP ProBook VZ243AV Using Power Assistant (select models only), Using external AC power, Starting Power Assistant, Usage, About, Charts, Details, WARNING, WARNING, Settings

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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.

– or –

Press fn+f8.

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

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Contents

Page Page Safety warning notice Page Table of contents 3 Pointing devices and keyboard 4 Multimedia 5 Power management 6 Drives 7 External devices 8 External media cards 9 Memory modules 10 Security 11 Software updates 12 Backup and recovery 13 Computer Setup 14 MultiBoot 15 Management and printing 16 Routine care 1 Features Identifying hardware Top components TouchPad Page Lights Page Page Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) Page Page Page Keys Front components Right-sidecomponents Page Left-sidecomponents Rear components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas (select models only) Additional hardware components Identifying the labels Page 2Wireless, modem, and local area network Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifying wireless and network icons Using the wireless controls Using the wireless button Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) Using operating system controls Using a WLAN device (select models only) Setting up a WLAN Protecting your WLAN Connecting to a WLAN Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Inserting a SIM Removing a SIM Page Using a Bluetooth wireless device Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot create a WLAN connection Cannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayed Current network security codes are unavailable WLAN connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router Using the modem (select models only) Connecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specificmodem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection Adding new locations when traveling Solving travel connection problems Connecting to a local area network (LAN) 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPad Using the pointing stick (select models only) Page Page Using HP QuickLook Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using the integrated numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad 4 Multimedia Multimedia features Adjusting the volume Multimedia software Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devices Checking your audio functions Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound Video Connecting an external monitor or projector Using the external monitor port Using the DisplayPort Page Optical drive (select models only) Identifying the optical drive Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settings Observing the copyright warning Copying a CD, DVD, or BD Creating (burning) a CD, DVD, or BD Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD) Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD The computer does not detect the optical drive A disc does not play A disc does not play automatically A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically A movie is not visible on an external display The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion A device driver must be reinstalled 1.Select Start > All Programs > Windows Update 2.Click Check for updates Webcam (select models only) Adjusting webcam properties Page 5 Power management Setting power options Using power-savingstates Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meter Using power plans Viewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeup Using Power Assistant (select models only) Starting Power Assistant Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Identifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a battery Step 1: Fully charge the battery Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep Step 3: Discharge the battery Page Step 4: Fully recharge the battery Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep Conserving battery power Storing a battery Disposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Testing an AC adapter Shutting down the computer Page 6 Drives Identifying installed drives Handling drives Page Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuard Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 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 insert Replacing a hard drive Page Page Page Replacing an optical drive Page Page 7 External devices Using a USB device Connecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using USB legacy support Using a 1394 device Connecting a 1394 device Removing a 1394 device Page Using a serial device (select models only) Using external drives Using optional external devices Using a docking device 8 External media cards Using Media Card Reader cards Inserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards (select models only) Configuring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards (select models only) Inserting a smart card Removing a smart card Page 9 Memory modules Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot Page Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page 10 Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Computer Setup BIOS administrator password Managing a BIOS administrator password Entering a BIOS administrator password Using Computer Setup DriveLock Setting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup security features Securing system devices Viewing Computer Setup System Information 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 11 Software updates Updating software Page Updating the BIOS Determining the BIOS version Downloading a BIOS update Page Updating programs and drivers 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information Page Performing a recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using f11 recovery tools Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) 6.Select Repair your computer 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Computer Setup menus File menu Security menu System Configuration menu Page Page Page 14 MultiBoot About the boot device order Page Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences 15 Management and printing Using Client Management Solutions Configuring and deploying a software image Managing and updating software HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only) Page HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only) HP SSM (System Software Manager) Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) 16 Routine care Cleaning products Cleaning procedures Cleaning the display Cleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Index Page I icons