Conserving Battery Power; Storing A Battery; Disposing Of A Used Battery; Replacing The Battery - HP ProBook 5320m - Notebook PC User Manual

Conserving battery power

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Select Powersave in Power Management under System Settings.
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Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem programs when you
are not using them.
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Disconnect external devices that are not plugged into an external power source when you are not
using them.
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Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.
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Use the
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If you leave your work, initiate Suspend or Hibernation, or shut down the computer.
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Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged.
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Purchase another battery to extend overall battery operating time.
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Store the battery in a cool, dry location.

Storing a battery

CAUTION:
of time.
If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the
battery and store it separately.
To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every six months. If the capacity is less than 50 percent,
recharge the battery before returning it to storage.
Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more.

Disposing of a used battery

WARNING!
not short the external contacts; do not dispose of a battery in fire or water.
Refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for battery disposal information. These
notices are located on the user guide CD included with your computer.

Replacing the battery

Computer battery life varies, depending on the power management settings, programs running on the
computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.
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. A message refers you to the HP Web site
for more information about ordering a replacement battery. If the battery is possibly covered by an HP
warranty, instructions include a warranty ID.
NOTE: To ensure that you always have battery power when you need it, HP recommends purchasing
a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow.
fn+f7 and fn+f8 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed.
To prevent damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods
To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery; do
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