Disposing Of A User-Replaceable Battery; Replacing A User-Replaceable Battery; Running On External Ac Power - HP Pavilion 15-e000 User Manual

Disposing of a user-replaceable battery

WARNING!
external contacts; do not dispose of in fire or water.
See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for proper battery disposal. To access this
guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My
computer, and then select User guides.

Replacing a user-replaceable battery

Battery Check in HP Support Assistant 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.

Running on external AC power

For information on connecting to AC power, refer to the Setup Instructions poster provided in the
computer box.
The computer does not use battery power when the computer is connected to AC external power with
an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device.
WARNING!
a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.
Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions:
WARNING!
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When charging or calibrating a battery
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When installing or modifying system software
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When writing information to a disc (select models only)
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When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with internal hard drives
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When performing a backup or recovery
When you connect the computer to external AC power:
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The battery begins to charge.
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The display brightness increases.
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The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance.
When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur:
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The computer switches to battery power.
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The display brightness automatically decreases to save battery life.
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The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance.
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To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short
To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer,
Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.