HP Smart Adapter warning message
 
Symptom
Warning message displayed 
in Window
Possible causes
Less powerful AC adapter, BIOS out of date.
 
  Troubleshooting steps
1. Update BIOS that may contain a table that assigns an 
appropriate adapter for a certain conguration.
2. Update the latest HP Hotkey Support software from 
Drivers website.
3. Verify sucient power source (where adapter is 
connected).
4. Use appropriate AC adapter (often supplied with 
system) for optimum system performance.
5. Test with a veried working AC adapter.
6. Test the adapter on a veried working computer.
7. Contact HP for conguration details.
Note HP Smart AC adapter warning message: informs you that 
as power demands increase, the notebook may not 
perform at full capacity, which may result in longer 
battery-charging time. In cases of extreme power 
demands, the system may also throttle back the 
processor, or with systems that have a discrete video sub-
system, a video balance mode may occur to further 
balance the power needs of the system.
System processor functions always have priority over 
battery charging, so charging delays will occur rst.
Incorrect time and date
 
Symptom
Incorrect date and time
Possible cause
Real-time clock (RTC) battery might need replacement.
Troubleshooting steps
1. Reset the date and time in the operating system Control Panel.
2. Replace the RTC battery.
3. Verify that date and time are correct.
112 Chapter 6   Troubleshooting guide