HP Compaq Presario,Presario 1700 Reference Manual page 67

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Maintaining Your Internet PC
9. From the Running on Batteries column:
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NOTE: Please make note of the System Standby, Turn off Monitor and Turn off Hard
Disks settings so that you can change them back after you have calibrated your
battery.
a. In the System Standby drop down menu, select Never.
b. In the Turn off Monitor dropdown menu, select Never.
c. In the Turn off Hard Disks dropdown menu, select Never.
10. Let the battery drain until your computer reaches Hibernation and turns off. Do
not plug in the AC adapter during this process or you will need to start over
with Step 1. See the Saving Energy with Sleep and Power Management section
for more information on Hibernation.
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NOTE: You may use your computer while the battery is draining.
11. Plug in the AC adapter. Restart your computer.
12. Return to the Power Management window under Control Panel and re-enter
your Power Savings settings to the desired levels.
The battery is now calibrated.
Over time, all batteries will reduce their maximum capacity and at some point, you
will have to replace the battery. To purchase a new battery, contact your Compaq-
authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.