HP Pavilion Dv6t 3100 Quad Edition Entertainment Notebook Pc Manual

Using battery power
When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not connected to external power, the
computer runs on battery power. When the computer is connected to external AC power, the
computer runs on AC power.
If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the
AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the
computer.
NOTE:The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you...

Inserting or removing the battery
CAUTION:Removing a battery that is the sole power source causes loss of information. To prevent
loss of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing
the battery.
To insert the battery:
1.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
2.Insert the battery into the battery bay (1) and rotate it downward until it is seated (2).
The battery release latch automatically locks the battery into place.
To remove the battery:...

Charging a battery
WARNING!Do not charge the computer battery while on board aircraft.
The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter,
an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device.
The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is
off.
Charging might take longer if a battery is new, has been unused for two weeks or more, or is much
warmer or cooler than room...

Managing low battery levels
The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Some
low-battery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control
Panel. Preferences set using Power Options do not affect lights.
Identifying low battery levels
If a low battery level is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level.
The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level:
●If Hibernation is enabled and the...

Calibrating a battery
Calibrate the battery when:
●The battery charge displays seem inaccurate.
●You observe a significant change in battery run time.
A heavily used battery should only be calibrated once a month. Do not calibrate a new battery.
To calibrate the battery:
1.Fully charge the battery.
WARNING!Do not charge the computer battery while on board an aircraft.
NOTE:The battery charges while the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the
computer is off.
To fully charge the...

3.Discharge the battery. To discharge the battery:
a.Disconnect the computer from the external power source, but do not shut down the
computer.
b.Run the computer on battery power until the battery is discharged.
The computer must remain on while the battery is being discharged. The battery discharges
whether or not you are using the computer, but the battery discharges faster while you are using
it.
●If you plan to leave the computer unattended during the discharge, save your information
before...

Conserving battery power
To conserve battery power:
●Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options > Power Saver power
plan.
●Shut down wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications
when you are not using them.
●Disconnect external devices that are not connected to an external power source when you are
not using them.
●Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.
●Press the Decrease Screen Brightness key or Increase Screen...

Switching between graphics modes (select models only)
The computer is equipped with switchable graphics and has two modes for processing graphics.
When switching from AC power to battery power, the computer switches from High-performance
mode to Power-saving mode to conserve battery life. Similarly, when switching from battery power to
AC power, the computer switches back to the High-performance mode.
NOTE:In order to optimize computer performance, the system might not allow switching modes, or
prompt...

If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the recommended shutdown procedures,
try the following emergency procedures:
1.Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then press the Power button.
2.Press and hold the Power button for at least five seconds.
3.Disconnect the computer from external power, and remove the battery.
Shutting down the computer 53 

6 Drives
Handling drives
Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Adhere to the following
cautions before handling drives:
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information:
Before moving a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the
screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive.
Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface...