Removing A User-Replaceable Battery (Select Models Only); Displaying The Remaining Battery Charge; Charging A Battery; Maximizing Battery Life - HP Computer User Manual

Removing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)

WARNING!
the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.
CAUTION:
cause loss of information. To prevent loss of information, save your work or shut down the computer
before removing the battery.
For information regarding battery type, refer to the Quick Setup section of the printed Setup
Instructions poster that came with your computer.

Displaying the remaining battery charge

Click the Battery menu icon at the right of the top panel.
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Charging a battery

WARNING!
The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter or
an optional power adapter.
The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is
off.
Charging may take longer if a battery is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is much
warmer or cooler than room temperature.
To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow these
recommendations:
If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before turning on the computer.
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NOTE:
area may show 100 percent charge before the battery is fully charged.
Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of a full charge through normal use before
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charging it.
If the battery has been unused for one month or more, calibrate the battery instead of simply
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charging it.

Maximizing battery life

To maximize battery life:
1. Click the Battery menu icon in the top panel, and then click Power Settings.
2. Under On battery power:
Select 30 minutes from the drop-down menu to the right of Suspend when inactive for.
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Select the Hibernate or Power off option to the right of When power is critically low.
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Select the Suspend option to the right of When the lid is closed.
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3. Click Close.
To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with
Removing a user-replaceable battery that is the sole power source for the computer can
Do not charge the computer battery while you are aboard aircraft.
If the computer is on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in the notification
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