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HP 6930p - EliteBook - Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz User Manual

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  • Page 1 Power Management User Guide...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.

  • Page 3: Product Notice

    Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.
  • Page 4 Product notice...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Power control and light locations 2 Setting power options Using power-saving states ........................3 Initiating and exiting Sleep ....................3 Initiating and exiting Hibernation ..................4 Using the battery meter ........................5 Using power plans ..........................6 Viewing the current power plan ...................
  • Page 6 Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep ................19 Conserving battery power ........................21 Storing a battery ..........................22 Disposing of a used battery ........................ 23 5 Shutting down the computer Index ................................... 25...

  • Page 7: Power Control And Light Locations

    Power control and light locations The following illustration and table identify and describe the power control and light locations. Component Description ● Power lights (2)* On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
  • Page 8 Component Description ● Power button When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button to shut down the system. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep.

  • Page 9: Setting Power Options

    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.

  • Page 10: Initiating And Exiting Hibernation

    Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on battery power, 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel.

  • Page 11: Using The Battery Meter

    Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ●...

  • Page 12: Using Power Plans

    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 Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

  • Page 13: Setting Password Protection On Wakeup

    Setting password protection on wakeup To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow these steps: Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable.

  • Page 14: Using External Ac Power

    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. ●...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the computer).

  • Page 16: Testing An Ac Adapter

    Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms: ● The computer will not turn on when it is connected to the AC adapter and external power. ● The display does not turn on when the computer is connected to the AC adapter and external power.

  • Page 17: Using Battery Power

    Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on battery power. When the computer is plugged into 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.

  • Page 18: Finding Battery Information In Help And Support

    Finding battery information in Help and Support The “Battery information” section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ●...

  • Page 19: Displaying The Remaining Battery Charge

    Displaying the remaining battery charge Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. ▲ – or – View the estimated number of minutes of battery charge remaining in Windows Mobility Center: Click the battery meter icon, and then click Windows Mobility Center.

  • Page 20: Inserting Or Removing The Battery

    Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source can cause 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: Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you.

  • Page 21: Charging A Battery

    Charging a battery WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard 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.

  • Page 22: Managing Low Battery Levels

    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 When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low battery level, the battery light blinks.

  • Page 23: Resolving A Low Battery Level When The Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation

    Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Managing low battery levels...

  • Page 24: Calibrating A Battery

    Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month. It is also not necessary to calibrate a new battery.

  • Page 25: Step 3: Discharge The Battery

    Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on while the battery is being discharged. The battery can discharge whether or not you are using the computer, but the battery will discharge faster while you are using it. ● If you plan to leave the computer unattended during the discharge, save your information before beginning the discharge procedure.
  • Page 26 Click Change advanced power settings. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after. Reenter the setting that you recorded for On battery. Click OK. Click Save changes. Chapter 4 Using battery power...

  • Page 27: Conserving Battery Power

    Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, when you are not using them.

  • Page 28: Storing A Battery

    Storing a battery CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately.

  • Page 29: Disposing Of A Used Battery

    Disposing of a used battery WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery; short the external contacts on a battery; or dispose of a battery in fire or water. Do not expose a battery to temperatures above 60˚C (140˚F).

  • Page 30: Shutting Down The Computer

    Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ●...

  • Page 31: Index

    Index initiated during critical battery AC adapter level 16 unresponsive system 24 connecting 9 initiating 4 testing 10 writable media 3 lights battery battery 1 calibrating 18 power 1 charging 15, 18 low battery level 16 conserving power 21 disposing 23 operating system 24 inserting 14 low battery levels 16...

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