HP Compaq 110c-1040DX User Manual
Mini User Guide
© Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your device.
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.
Nothing herein should be construed as
constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein.
First Edition: May 2009
Document Part Number: 530935-001
To obtain the latest information in the Mini
User Guide, go to the HP Web site at
http://www.hp.com/support.
Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not place
the device directly on your lap or obstruct the device air vents. Use the device only on a hard, flat surface.
Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows
or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface,
such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The device and the AC adapter comply with the
user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of
Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Knowing the parts
Identifying the hardware ....................................................................................................................... 1
Top components .................................................................................................................. 1
TouchPad ............................................................................................................ 1
Light .................................................................................................................... 2
Keys .................................................................................................................... 3
Front components ................................................................................................................ 3
Right-side components ........................................................................................................ 5
Left-side components .......................................................................................................... 5
Display components ............................................................................................................ 6
Bottom components ............................................................................................................. 7
Wireless antennas ............................................................................................................... 8
Additional hardware components ........................................................................................ 9
Identifying the labels ............................................................................................................................. 9
2 Power management
Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 11
Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 11
Using power schemes ....................................................................................................... 12
Setting password protection upon exiting Standby ............................................................ 13
Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting the AC adapter ............................................................................................... 14
Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 14
Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 15
Inserting or removing the battery ....................................................................................... 15
Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. 16
Maximizing battery discharge time .................................................................................... 17
Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. 17
Initiating and exiting Standby ............................................................................ 11
Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 12
Viewing the current scheme .............................................................................. 12
Selecting a different power scheme .................................................................. 13
Customizing power schemes ............................................................................ 13
Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 17
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Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 19
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 19
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is
available ........................................................................................... 19
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is
available ........................................................................................... 19
Resolving a low battery level when the device cannot exit
Hibernation ....................................................................................... 19
Calibrating a battery ........................................................................................................... 19
Step 1: Fully charge the battery ........................................................................ 19
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Standby ......................................................... 20
Step 3: Discharge the battery ............................................................................ 20
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery ..................................................................... 21
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby ...................................................... 21
Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 21
Storing a battery ................................................................................................................ 21
Disposing of a used battery ............................................................................................... 22
Shutting down the device ................................................................................................................... 22
Connecting to a wired network ........................................................................................................... 24
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 25
Using wireless devices ...................................................................................................... 25
Identifying wireless and network status icons ................................................... 25
Using the wireless controls ............................................................................... 26
Using the wireless switch .................................................................................. 26
Using HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ......................... 26
Using HP Wireless Assistant software .............................................................. 27
Using a WLAN ................................................................................................................... 27
Setting up a WLAN ............................................................................................ 28
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 28
Connecting to a WLAN ...................................................................................... 29
Roaming to another network ............................................................................. 30
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) ............................................................................. 31
Inserting a SIM ................................................................................................................... 31
Removing a SIM ................................................................................................................ 32
Using the HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility (select models only) ................................................... 34
4 Multimedia
Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 35
Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... 38
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Identifying your multimedia components ........................................................................... 35
Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 37
Using other preinstalled multimedia software .................................................................... 38
5 Security
Installing multimedia software from the Internet ................................................................ 38
Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 39
Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................... 39
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 39
Video .................................................................................................................................................. 41
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................... 41
Webcam ............................................................................................................................................. 42
Protecting the device .......................................................................................................................... 43
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 43
Passwords set in Windows ................................................................................................ 44
Passwords set in Setup Utility ........................................................................................... 44
Administrator password ..................................................................................... 45
Managing an administrator password ............................................... 45
Entering an administrator password ................................................. 45
Power-on password .......................................................................................... 45
Managing a power-on password ...................................................... 46
Entering a power-on password ......................................................... 46
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 47
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 48
Installing critical updates .................................................................................................................... 49
6 Digital cards
Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................................ 50
Stopping and removing a digital card ................................................................................................. 51
7 USB devices
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 52
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 52
Stopping and removing a USB device ............................................................................... 53
8 Pointing devices and keyboard
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................................... 54
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 54
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 54
Connecting an external mouse .......................................................................................... 54
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 54
Using hotkeys .................................................................................................................... 54
Initiating Standby (fn+f1) ................................................................................... 55
Switching the screen image (fn+f2) ................................................................... 56
Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f3) ............................................................... 56
Increasing screen brightness (fn+f4) ................................................................. 56
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9 Drives
Identifying installed drives .................................................................................................................. 58
Handling drives ................................................................................................................................... 58
Using external drives .......................................................................................................................... 59
Using optional external devices ......................................................................................... 59
10 Memory modules
11 Updating software
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 65
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 65
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 65
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 67
Initiating QuickLock (fn+f6) ................................................................................ 56
Muting speaker sound (fn+f8) ........................................................................... 57
Decreasing speaker sound (fn+f10) .................................................................. 57
Increasing speaker sound (fn+f11) .................................................................... 57
12 Setup Utility
Starting the Setup Utility ..................................................................................................................... 68
Using the Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................ 68
Changing the language of the Setup Utility ....................................................................... 68
Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility ...................................................................... 68
Displaying system information ........................................................................................... 69
Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility .................................................................... 69
Exiting the Setup Utility ...................................................................................................... 69
Setup Utility menus ............................................................................................................................ 70
Main menu ......................................................................................................................... 70
Security menu .................................................................................................................... 70
System Configuration menu .............................................................................................. 70
Diagnostics menu .............................................................................................................. 71
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 72
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1 Knowing the parts
Identifying the hardware
Components included with the device may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter
identify the standard features on most device models.
To see a list of hardware installed in the device, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > My Computer.
2. In the left pane of the System Tasks window, select View system information.
3. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
Top components
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
(3) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.
screen.
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Light
(4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers
and Other Hardware > Mouse.
Component Description
Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
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Keys
Component Description
(1) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when
(3) Windows® logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the
Front components
pressed in combination with the fn key.
pressed in combination with a function key.
pointer.
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Component Description
(1) Power light
(2) Power switch
(3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or flash drive is being
(4) Battery light
On: The device is on.
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Blinking: The device is in Standby.
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Off: The device is off or in Hibernation.
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When the device is off, slide the switch to turn
●
on the device.
When the device is on, briefly slide the switch to
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initiate Hibernation.
When the device is in Standby, briefly slide the
●
switch to exit Standby.
When the device is in Hibernation, briefly slide
●
the switch to exit Hibernation.
If the device has stopped responding and Windows
shutdown procedures are ineffective, slide and hold
the power switch for at least 5 seconds to turn off the
device.
To learn more about your power settings, select
Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options.
accessed.
On: A battery is charging.
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Blinking: A battery that is the only available
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power source has reached a low battery level.
When the battery reaches a critical battery level,
the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
Off: If the device is plugged into an external
●
power source, the light turns off when all
batteries in the device are fully charged. If the
device is not plugged into an external power
source, the light stays off until the battery
reaches a low battery level.
(5) Wireless light
(6) Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not
Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a
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wireless local area network (WLAN) device, is
on.
Amber: All wireless devices are off.
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establish a wireless connection.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order
to establish a wireless connection.
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Right-side components
Component Description
(1) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(2) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats:
Memory Stick (MS)
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MS/Pro
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MultiMediaCard (MMC)
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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
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(3) External monitor port Connects an optional external display, such as a
(4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
Left-side components
Component Description
(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the device.
xD-Picture card
●
monitor or projector, to the device.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the device from being
mishandled or stolen.
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Component Description
(2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(3) AC adapter light On: The computer is connected to external power.
Off: The computer is not connected to external power.
(4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The device fan starts up automatically to
cool internal components and prevent overheating. It
is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during
routine operation.
(5) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(6) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone)
jack
Display components
Produces sound when connected to optional powered
stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or
television audio. Also connects an optional headset
microphone.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury,
adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety
information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices.
NOTE: When an audio component is connected to
the jack, the device speakers are disabled.
The audio component cable must have a 4-conductor
connector.
Component Description
(1) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
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Component Description
(2) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the
(3) Webcam Captures still photographs and videos.
(4) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(5) Internal microphone Records sound.
Bottom components
power is on.
NOTE: The display switch is not visible from the
outside of the device.
NOTE: To capture videos, you need to install additional
webcam software.
Component Description
(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(2) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay.
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Component Description
(3) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
(4) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slot.
Wireless antennas
NOTE: The device fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.
Component Description
(1) WWAN antennas (2) (select models only)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
(2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the device. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the
antennas free from obstructions.
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental
Notices that applies to your country or region. To access these notices, click Start > Help and
Support > User Guides.
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wide-area networks (WWANs).
local area networks (WLANs).
Additional hardware components
Component Description
(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
(3) Battery* Powers the device when the device is not plugged into external
*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
Identifying the labels
The labels affixed to the device provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the device.
Service tag—Provides important information including the following:
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Product name (1). This is the product name affixed to the front of your device.
◦
Serial number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.
◦
Part Number/Product number (p/n) (3). This number provides specific information about the
◦
hardware components of the product. The part number helps a service technician to determine
what components and parts are needed.
power.
Model description (4). This is the alphanumeric identifier you use to locate documents, drivers,
◦
and support for your device.
Warranty period (5). This number describes the duration (in years) of the warranty period for
◦
this device.
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Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is affixed
to the bottom of the device.
Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the
●
Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed to the bottom
of the device.
Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the device, including the following:
●
Information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the
◦
countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use. An optional device may
be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device. You may need this information when
traveling internationally.
The serial number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only).
◦
The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the device.
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2 Power management
Setting power options
Using power-saving states
The device has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Standby and Hibernation.
When Standby is initiated, the power light blinks and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory.
Exiting Standby is faster than exiting Hibernation. If the device is in Standby for an extended period or
if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Standby, the device initiates Hibernation.
When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the device
turns off.
CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback
functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while reading from or writing
to a disc or an external media card.
NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any device functions while
the device is in Standby or in Hibernation.
Initiating and exiting Standby
The system is set at the factory to initiate Standby after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery
power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power.
Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel.
With the device on, you can initiate Standby in any of the following ways:
Press fn+f1.
●
Click Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By.
●
To exit Standby:
Briefly slide the power switch.
▲
When the device exits Standby, the power light turns on and your work returns to the screen where
you stopped working.
NOTE: If you have set a password to be required when the device exits Standby, you must enter your
Windows password before your work will return to the screen.
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Initiating and exiting Hibernation
The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 30 minutes of inactivity when running on
battery power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level.
NOTE: The system will not initiate Hibernation when running on external power.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of information loss, periodically save your work.
Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel.
To initiate Hibernation:
1. Select Start > Turn Off Computer.
2. Hold down the shift key and select Hibernate.
– or –
If the device is on, briefly slide the power switch.
▲
To exit Hibernation:
Briefly slide the power switch.
▲
When the device exits Hibernation, the power light turns on and your work returns to the screen where
you stopped working.
NOTE: If you have set a password to be required when the device exits Hibernation, you must enter
your Windows password before your work will return to the screen.
Using power schemes
A power scheme is a collection of system settings that manages how the device uses power. Power
schemes can help you conserve power and maximize device performance.
The following power schemes are available:
Portable/Laptop (recommended)
●
Home/Office Desk
●
Presentation
●
Always On
●
Minimal Power Management
●
Max Battery
●
You can change the settings of these power plans through Power Options.
Viewing the current scheme
Click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
▲
– or –
Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.
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Selecting a different power scheme
Click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then select
▲
a power scheme from the list.
– or –
a. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.
b. Select a power scheme from the Power schemes list.
c. Click OK.
Customizing power schemes
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.
2. Select a power scheme from the Power schemes list.
3. Modify the Plugged in and Running on batteries settings as needed.
4. Click OK.
Setting password protection upon exiting Standby
To set the device to prompt for a password when the device exits Standby, follow these steps:
1. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power
Properties.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. Select the Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby check box.
4. Click Apply.
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 device, a
replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.
Approved AC adapter
●
Optional docking device or optional expansion product
●
Connect the device to external AC power under any of the following conditions:
WARNING! Do not charge the device battery while you are onboard aircraft.
When you are charging or calibrating a battery
●
When you are installing or modifying system software
●
When you are writing information to a CD or DVD
●
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When you connect the device to external AC power, the following events occur:
The battery begins to charge.
●
If the device is turned on, the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance.
●
When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur:
The device switches to battery power.
●
The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. To increase display
●
brightness, press the fn+f4 hotkey or reconnect 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 device by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging
the power cord from the device).
If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The
grounding pin is an important safety feature.
To connect the device to external AC power, follow these steps:
1. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector (1) on the device.
2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (2).
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (3).
Using battery power
When a charged battery is in the device and the device is not plugged into external power, the device
runs on battery power. When the device is plugged into external AC power, the device runs on AC
power.
If the device contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC
adapter, the device switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the device.
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NOTE: The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you disconnect AC power. To
increase display brightness, use the fn+f4 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter.
You can keep a battery in the device or in storage, depending on how you work. Keeping the battery in
the device whenever the device is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your
work in case of a power outage. However, a battery in the device slowly discharges when the device is
off and unplugged from external power.
WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the device, a
replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.
Device battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the device,
display brightness, external devices connected to the device, and other factors.
Displaying the remaining battery charge
Double-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
▲
– or –
Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power
Meter tab.
Most charge indicators report battery status as both a percentage and as the number of minutes of
charge remaining:
The percentage indicates the approximate amount of charge remaining in the battery.
●
The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery if the battery continues
●
to provide power at the current level. For example, the time remaining will decrease when a DVD
is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing.
When a battery is charging, a lightning bolt icon may be superimposed over the battery icon on the
Power Meter screen.
Inserting or removing the battery
CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source may cause loss of information. To prevent
loss of information, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the device through Windows
before removing the battery.
To insert the battery:
1. Disconnect all external devices.
2. If the device is connected to AC power, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
3. Turn the device upside down on a flat surface.
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4. Align the tabs on the battery with the notches on the device, and then insert the battery into the
battery bay. The battery release latches automatically lock the battery into place.
To remove the battery:
1. Disconnect all external devices.
2. If the device is connected to AC power, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
3. Turn the device upside down on a flat surface.
4. Slide the battery release latches (1) to release the battery, and then remove the battery (2).
Charging a battery
WARNING! Do not charge the device battery while you are onboard aircraft.
The battery charges whenever the device is plugged into external power through an AC adapter, an
optional power adapter, an optional docking device, or an optional expansion product.
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The battery charges whether the device is off or in use, but it charges faster when the device is off.
Charging may take longer if a battery is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer
or cooler than room temperature.
To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow these
recommendations:
If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before turning on the device.
●
Charge the battery until the battery light turns off.
●
NOTE: If the device is on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in the notification area
may show 100 percent charge before the battery is fully charged.
Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging
●
it.
If the battery has been unused for one month or more, calibrate the battery instead of simply
●
charging it.
The battery light displays charge status:
On: The battery is charging.
●
Blinking: The battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. When
●
the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
Off: The battery is fully charged, in use, or not installed.
●
Maximizing battery discharge time
Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Maximum
discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades.
Tips for maximizing battery discharge time:
Decrease the brightness on the display.
●
Remove the battery from the device when it is not being used or charged.
●
Store the battery in a cool, dry location.
●
Managing low battery levels
The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Some lowbattery 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 device reaches a low battery level, the battery light
blinks.
If a low battery level is not resolved, the device enters a critical battery level, and the battery light blinks
rapidly.
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