Finding Battery Information; Conserving Battery Power - HP ENVY 17-j000 User Manual

CAUTION:
cause loss of information. To prevent loss of information, save your work or shut down the computer
through Windows before removing the battery.
1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery.
NOTE:
3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it from the computer.

Finding battery information

To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check
in HP Support Assistant. To access battery information, from the Start screen, type support, select
the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performance.
HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery:
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Battery test
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Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity

Conserving battery power

Tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life:
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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 from the computer when it is not being used or charged.
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Turn off wireless when you are not using them.
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Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as
an external hard drive connected to a USB port.
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Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.
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Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep or shut down the computer.
46 Chapter 6 Managing power
Removing a user-replaceable battery that is the sole power source for the computer can
The battery release latch automatically returns to its original position.