Displaying The Remaining Battery Charge; Maximizing Battery Discharge Time; Managing Low Battery Levels; Identifying Low Battery Levels - HP 250 Series User Manual

Displaying the remaining battery charge

Move the pointer over the power meter icon on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far
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right of the taskbar.

Maximizing battery discharge time

Battery discharge time varies depending on features you use while on battery power. Maximum discharge
time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades.
Tips for maximizing battery discharge time:
Lower the brightness on the display.
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Select the Power saver setting in Power Options.
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Remove a user-replaceable battery when the computer is not being used for longer than 2 weeks.
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Store a user-replaceable battery in a cool, dry location.
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Managing low battery levels

The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Some low-
battery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options. Preferences set using Power
Options do not affect lights.

Identifying low battery levels

When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the
following behavior occurs:
The battery light (select products only) indicates a low or critical battery level.
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– or –
The power meter icon in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification.
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If the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts
down and loses any unsaved information.

Resolving a low battery level

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
Connect one of the following devices:
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AC adapter
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Optional docking or expansion device
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Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP
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Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
To resolve a low battery level when no power source is available, save your work and shut down the
computer.
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