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User's Guide 105
Port Replicator Problems
If a port on a port replicator isn’t working
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Check that AC power is connected.
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Try using the corresponding notebook port, while undocked.
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See the manual for the port replicator.
Power and Battery Problems
If the computer turns off immediately after it turns on
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Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the AC adapter or insert a newly
charged battery.
If the computer keeps beeping
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The Pavilion Notebook beeps for 15 seconds when the battery is low. Save your
work, shut down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery or plug in the
AC adapter.
If the computer has a short operating time
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Try conserving power by setting power timeouts to shorter periods. In Windows 98,
you can adjust these settings in the Power Management applet in Control Panel
(Power Options in Windows ME).
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If you are running any applications with an automatic save feature, such as MS Word
for Windows, you can extend the save time or disable this feature to reduce hard
disk access.
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If the operating time has become shorter and the battery is more than a year or two
old, you may need to replace the battery.
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Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level.
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Heavy modem use can affect battery operating time.
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PC card use can affect battery operating time.
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Check the Power Management settings in BIOS Setup.
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From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the computer.
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When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.