HP Pavilion 15 P200 Notebook Pc Series Manual

Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe
The top-edge swipe or bottom-edge swipe displays app command options that allow you to customize apps.
IMPORTANT:When an app is open, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the app.
●Gently swipe your finger from the top edge or the bottom edge to reveal the app command 
options.
Using the keyboard and mouse
The keyboard and mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as 
you do using touch gestures. The keyboard also allows you...

Using the action keys
An action key performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the f1 through f4 keys, the f5 key 
(select models only), and the 
f6 through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for that key.
To use an action key function, press and hold the key.
The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS).  See 
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 60 for 
instructions on opening Setup Utility...

Using Windows shortcut keys
Windows provides shortcuts so that you can perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key 
alone or in combination with a specific key to perform a designated action.
Using the hot keys
A hot key is a combination of the fn key and the esc key or the b key.
To use a hot key:
▲Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the combination.
Using the integrated numeric keypad
The computer includes an integrated numeric keypad, and it also supports an optional...

6Managing power
Your computer can operate on either battery power or external power. When the computer is running on battery power only and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is important to 
monitor and conserve the battery charge. Your computer supports an optimal power plan to manage 
how your computer uses and conserves power so that computer performance is balanced with power 
conservation.
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation
Microsoft® Windows has two power-saving states,...

Manually initiating and exiting Sleep
You can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Close the display.
●From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to reveal the 
charms. Click 
Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Sleep.
To exit Sleep:
●Briefly press the power button.
●If the display is closed, open the display.
●Press a key on the keyboard.
●Tap or swipe the TouchPad.
When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns...

Using the power meter and power settings
The power meter is located on the Windows desktop. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge.
●To reveal the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on the Windows desktop, point over the power meter icon.
●To use Power Options, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list. From the 
Start screen, you can also type 
power options, and then select Power Options....

3.Pivot the battery upward (3) and remove it from the computer (4).
Finding battery information
To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check 
in HP Support Assistant. To access battery information, from the Start screen, type 
support, select 
the 
HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performance.
HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery:
●Battery test
●Information about battery types,...

●The power meter icon on the Windows desktop shows a low or critical battery notification.NOTE:For additional information about the power meter, see Using the power meter and 
power settings on page 44.
The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level:
●If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains 
briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information.
●If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in...

possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. A message refers you to the 
HP website for more information about ordering a replacement battery.
Running on external AC power
For information about connecting to AC power, refer to the Setup Instructions poster provided in the 
computer box.
The computer does not use battery power when the computer is connected to AC external power with  an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device.
WARNING!To reduce potential...

●If the power lights turn on, the AC adapter is working properly.
●If the power lights remain off, check the connection from the AC adapter to the computer 
and the connection from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to be sure that the connections 
are secure.
●If the connections are secure and the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is not 
functioning and should be replaced.
Contact support for information about obtaining a replacement AC power adapter.
HP CoolSense (select models only)
HP CoolSense...