Using Battery Check; Displaying The Remaining Battery Charge; Maximizing Battery Discharge Time; Managing Low Battery Levels - HP Notebook User Manual

Using Battery Check

Help and Support provides information on the status of the battery installed in the computer.
To run Battery Check:
1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
NOTE:
2. From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel from the list of applications.
Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Power Options.
3. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check.
Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning properly, and then
reports the results of the examination.

Displaying the remaining battery charge

▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

Maximizing battery discharge time

Battery discharge time varies depending on features you use while on battery power. Maximum
discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades.
Tips for maximizing battery discharge time:
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Lower the brightness on the display.
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Remove the battery on the computer when it is not being used or charged, if the computer
contains a user-replaceable battery
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Store the user-replaceable battery 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.
From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel from the list of applications.
Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Power Options.

Identifying low battery levels

When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level,
the following behavior occurs:
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The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level.
– or –
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The power meter icon in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification.
The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to work properly.
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