HP Pavilion Dv5 2200 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Resolving a low battery level
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level
and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off.
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
▲Connect one of the following devices:
●AC adapter
●Optional expansion product or docking device
●Optional power adapter
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available
1.Turn off the computer or initiate...

To fully charge the battery:
1.Insert the battery into the computer.
2.Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or
optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power.
The battery light on the computer turns amber.
3.Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is fully charged.
The battery light on the computer turns white.
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
1.Click the battery meter icon in the...

Step 4: Fully recharge the battery
To recharge the battery:
1.Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully
recharged. When the battery is recharged, the battery light on the computer turns white.
You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the
computer is off.
2.If the computer is off, turn it on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned
white.
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and...

To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTE:A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. If the capacity is less than 50 percent,
recharge the battery before returning it to storage.
Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more.
Disposing of a used battery
WARNING!To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short
external contacts; do not dispose of in fire or water.
For additional...

If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the
following emergency procedures in the sequence provided:
●Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then click the Power button.
●Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.
●Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery.
ENWWShutting down the computer 55 

6Drives
Identifying installed drives
Your computer includes a solid state drive (SSD) with solid-state memory. Because it has no moving
parts, an SSD does not generate as much heat as other hard drives.
To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer.
Handling drives
Drives are fragile device components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautions
before handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply.
CAUTION:To reduce...

Using an optical drive
Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer. Identify what
kind of device is installed in your computer to see its capabilities. The optical drive allows you to read
data discs, play music, and watch movies. If your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, then
you can also watch high-definition video from disc.
Identifying the installed optical drive
Select Start > Computer.
You will see a list of all the devices installed in your...

CAUTION:To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of information, or loss of audio or
video playback functionality, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD.
Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)
An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are also
used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your personal storage needs. DVDs and
BDs are used primarily for movies, software, and data...

Blu-ray Disc
Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information,
including high-definition video. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times more than
the 4.7-GB single-layer DVD. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times more than the
8.5-GB dual-layer DVD.
Typical uses include the following:
●Storage of large amounts of data
●High-definition video playback and storage
●Video games
NOTE:As Blu-ray is a new format...

Configuring AutoPlay
1.Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings.
2.Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected.
3.Click Choose a default, and then select one of the available options for each media type listed.
4.Click Save to confirm your selections.
NOTE:For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support.
Changing DVD region settings
Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protect...