HP Pavilion Dm1 1100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual
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When Sleep is initiated, your information is stored in memory, the screen is cleared, and power is conserved. While the device is in the Sleep state, the power light blinks. The device must be on before you can initiate Sleep. CAUTION:If a critical battery level occurs while the device is in the Sleep state, the device initiates Hibernation and the information stored in memory is saved to the hard drive. The factory setting for critical battery action is Hibernate, but this setting can be changed using...
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NOTE:Before you can use QuickLock, you must set a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password. For instructions, refer to Help and Support. To use QuickLock, press fn+f6 to display the Log On window and lock the computer. Then follow the instructions on the screen to enter your Windows user password or your Windows administrator password and access the computer. Muting speaker sound Press fn+f8 to mute speaker sound. Press the hotkey again to restore speaker sound. Decreasing speaker...
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7 Power management Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Sleep is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory, letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. When Hibernation is...
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●Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ●Activate the TouchPad. When the computer exits Sleep, the power light turns on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working. NOTE:If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when...
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Using power plans A power plan is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Power plans can help you conserve power or maximize performance. You can change power plan settings or create your own power plan. Viewing the current power plan ▲Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. – or – Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. Selecting a different power plan ▲Click the battery meter icon in the...
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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 or expansion product 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...
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3.Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (3). Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is connected to AC power: ●The computer will not turn on. ●The display does not turn on. ●The power light is off. To test the AC adapter: 1.Remove the battery from the computer. 2.Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 3.Turn on the computer. If the power light turns on, the AC adapter is working...
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WARNING!To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors. Finding battery information in Help and Support Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ●Battery Check tool...
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2.Align the tabs on the battery with the notches on the computer (1), and then insert the battery into the battery bay. The battery release latches (2) automatically lock the battery into place. To remove the battery: 1.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2.Slide the battery release latches (1) to release the battery, and then remove the battery (2). Charging a battery WARNING!Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery charges whenever the computer is...
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The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is off. Charging may take longer if a battery is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ●If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before turning on the computer. ●Charge the battery until the battery light turns off. NOTE:If the computer...