Calibrating A Battery Pack; When To Calibrate; How To Calibrate; Charging The Battery Pack - HP Compaq Notebook Series Startup Manual

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Calibrating a Battery Pack

When to Calibrate

Even if a battery pack is heavily used, it should not be necessary
to calibrate it more than once a month. It is not necessary to
calibrate a new battery pack before first use. Calibrate the battery
pack under the following conditions:
When battery charge displays seem inaccurate.
When you observe a significant change in battery run time.
When the battery pack has not been used for one month
or more.

How to Calibrate

To calibrate a battery pack, you must fully charge, fully
discharge, then fully recharge the battery pack.

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack while the notebook is in use. To charge
the battery pack:
1. Insert the battery pack into the notebook. For instructions, see
"Replacing a Battery Pack" later in this chapter.
2. Connect the notebook to external power. (The battery light is
on and amber as the battery pack charges.)
3. Leave the notebook connected to external power until the
battery pack is fully charged. (The battery light turns green.)

Discharging the Battery Pack

Before you begin the full discharge, disable Hibernation. To
disable Hibernation, select Start > Control Panel > Performance
and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Then clear
the Enable Hibernation check box
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