Conserving Battery Power; Disposing Of A User-Replaceable Battery; Replacing A Battery - HP 250 Series User Manual

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1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery facing toward you.
2. Slide the battery lock latch (1) to unlock the battery, and then slide the battery release latch (2) to
release the battery.
NOTE:
3. Pivot the battery (3) upward, and then remove the battery (4) from the computer.

Conserving battery power

Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel.
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Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them.
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Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source.
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Stop, disable, or remove any external memory cards that you are not using.
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Decrease screen brightness.
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Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep, or shut down the computer.
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Disposing of a user-replaceable battery

WARNING!
contacts; do not dispose of in fire or water.
See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for proper battery disposal. To access the user guides,
select the Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation.

Replacing a battery

HP Battery Check notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is not charging properly or when the
battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty,
instructions include a warranty ID. A message refers you to the HP website for more information about
ordering a replacement battery.
The battery release latch automatically returns to its original position.
To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short external
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