Conserving Battery Power; Storing A Battery; Disposing Of A Used Battery - HP Pavilion DM1-2010 User Manual

Conserving battery power

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Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options > Power saver.
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Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you
are not using them.
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Disconnect external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, when you are not
using them.
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Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.
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Use the
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If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer.

Storing a battery

CAUTION:
of time.
If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the
battery and store it separately.
To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. If the capacity is less than 50 percent,
recharge the battery before returning it to storage.
Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more.

Disposing of a used battery

WARNING!
external contacts; do not dispose of in fire or water.
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental
Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.
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fn+f3 and fn+f4 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed.
To prevent damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods
To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short