Table 7-25 Issues, possible causes, and xes
Items Procedures
Symptom
Warning message appears in window
Possible causes
Less powerful AC adapter, BIOS out of date.
Troubleshooting steps
1. Update BIOS, which may contain information that assigns an appropriate adapter for the
conguration.
2. Update the latest HP Hotkey Support software from Drivers website.
3. Be sure that the power source is sucient (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 subsystem, a video balance mode may occur to further
balance the power needs of the system.
Because system processor functions always have priority over battery charging, charging
delays occur rst.
Incorrect time and date
Use the following information to troubleshoot time and date issues.
Table
7-26 Issues, possible causes, and xes
Item Procedure
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.
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