Power And Battery Problems - HP OmniBook 3000 Reference Manual

Troubleshooting
Solving Problems

Power and Battery Problems

If the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on
Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the ac adapter, or insert a
charged battery pack.
If the OmniBook keeps beeping
Battery power may be low. Save your work, quit immediately, and replace the
battery or plug in the ac adapter.
If the OmniBook has a short operating time
Try conserving power using any of the suggestions listed under "To save battery
power" on page 4-10.
If the operating time has gotten shorter and the battery is more than a year or
two old, you may need to replace the battery.
Turn down the display brightness.
Check the Power Management settings in BIOS Setup. Make sure they are set to
Maximum Power Savings.
If the battery doesn't charge
Make sure the ac adapter is plugged into the power source.
Check that the battery is fully installed and locked in place.
Turn off the OmniBook, then check that the battery contacts are clean and that
the ac adapter cables are fully plugged in.
Move the OmniBook away from any nearby heat source. Unplug the ac adapter
and allow the battery to cool down. An elevated battery temperature prevents
charging.
If available, try another battery and ac adapter.
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