Maximizing Battery Discharge Time; Managing Low Battery Levels; Identifying Low Battery Levels; Resolving A Low Battery Level - HP Slate 500 User Manual

Maximizing battery discharge time

Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Maximum
discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades.
Tips for maximizing battery discharge time:
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Decrease the brightness on the display.
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Store the Slate in a cool, dry location.
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Select the Power saver setting in Power Options.

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 in Windows Control
Panel. Preferences set using Power Options do not affect lights.

Identifying low battery levels

The Slate takes the following actions for a critical battery level:
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If Hibernation is enabled and the Slate is on or in Sleep, the Slate initiates Hibernation.
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If Hibernation is disabled and the Slate is on or in Sleep, the Slate remains briefly in Sleep, 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:
1. AC adapter
2. HP Slate Dock

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available

▲ Initiate Hibernation.
– or –
Save your work and shut down the Slate.

Resolving a low battery level when the Slate cannot exit Hibernation

When the Slate lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps:
1. Plug the Slate into external power.
2. Exit Hibernation by briefly sliding the power switch.
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