HP Compaq Notebook series User Manual

Power
Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2 4–11
Switching Between Battery and External
Power
The notebook switches between external power and battery
power according to the availability of external power. To conserve
the charge in an inserted battery pack, the notebook runs on
external power whenever external power is available. External
power can be supplied from an electrical outlet through an
AC adapter or an optional DC cable.
If the notebook contains a charged battery pack and is running on
external power, the notebook switches to battery power only if the
AC adapter or DC cable is disconnected from the notebook.
The Power Meter icon in the system tray changes shape whenever
the power source changes between battery power and external
power.
Charging a Battery Pack
The battery pack charges whenever the notebook is connected to
external power through an AC adapter or an optional DC cable.
The battery pack charges whether the notebook is turned off or
turned on, but charges most quickly when the notebook is turned
off. When the notebook is turned on, charging times are longer
and vary with system activity.
The battery light displays charge status:
■ On and amber: the battery pack is charging.
■ On and green: the battery pack is fully charged.
■ Flashing: the battery pack is malfunctioning and may need to
be replaced.
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HP Compaq Notebook series Specifications

General

Category	Laptop
Series	Compaq
Operating System	Windows 7
Graphics	Varies by model (Intel HD Graphics, AMD Radeon Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce)
Weight	Varies by model (2.0kg - 2.8kg)
Ports	Varies by model (USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, SD card reader, headphone/mic combo)
Wireless	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Processor	Intel or AMD (depending on the specific model)
Display	14", 15.6"
Battery	6-cell (Varies by model)

Summary

Part 1: Startup

Setting Up the Hardware

Provides instructions for setting up the notebook hardware for the first time.

Inserting a Battery Pack

Step-by-step guide on how to correctly insert the battery pack into the notebook.

Opening the Notebook

Instructions on how to open the notebook display and access the screen.

Connecting the Notebook to External Power

Details on connecting the notebook to external AC power using the adapter and cord.

Charging a New Battery Pack

Explains the battery charging process and how to interpret the battery light status.

Turning On the Notebook

Procedure for turning on the notebook and initiating software setup.

Setting Up the Software

Guidance on installing basic software and operating system setup procedures.

Installing Optional Software

Instructions for installing optional applications and utilities included with the notebook.

Setting Regional and Display Preferences

How to configure regional settings and screen display preferences.

Turning Off the Notebook

Procedures for safely shutting down the notebook and emergency shutdown.

Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges

Recommendations for protecting the notebook from power surges and electrical storms.

Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses

Information on protecting the notebook from computer viruses and antivirus software.

Using the Notebook Safely

Essential safety guidelines and warnings for using the notebook.

Part 2: Reference

Chapter 2: Hardware

Detailed overview of the notebook's hardware components and their locations.

Chapter 3: Keyboard

Information on the notebook's keyboard, including the TouchPad and hotkeys.

Chapter 4: Power

Guidance on power management, battery usage, standby, and hibernation modes.

Chapter 5: Drives and Drive Media

Information about internal and external drives, discs, and media handling.

Chapter 7: Communications

Details on network connections, infrared communication, and setup.

Chapter 8: Hardware Options and Upgrades

Instructions for connecting external devices, upgrading memory, and security options.

Chapter 9: Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities

Procedures for software updates, system restore, OS reinstallation, and utilities.

Appendix A: Specifications

Technical specifications for notebook dimensions, operating environment, and power.