Running On Battery Power; Removing A User-Replaceable Battery - HP Presario CQ58-100 User Manual

You can also create your own power plan and customize it to suit your needs.
Use HP Power Manager (select models only) or Windows Control Panel to select a power plan or to
create your own plan.
To start HP Power Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power
Manager.
To access the Power Options in the Control Panel, select Start > Control Panel > System and
Security > Power Options, and then select a power plan from the list.

Running on battery power

When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the
computer runs on battery power and the display brightness decreases to conserve battery life. The
battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from external
power.
Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the
computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.

Removing a user-replaceable battery

Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery.
WARNING!
the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.
CAUTION:
information. So before removing the battery, save your work and initiate Hibernation, or shut down the
computer through Windows.
To remove the battery:
1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery.
NOTE:
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To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with
Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of
The battery release latch automatically returns to its original position.