When External Power Is Available; When A Charged Battery Pack Is Available; When No Power Source Is Available - HP Compaq Series Hardware And Software Manual

Power
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions
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CAUTION: If the notebook has reached a critical low-battery condition
and has initiated hibernation, do not restore power until the
power/standby lights are turned off.

When External Power Is Available

To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is
available, connect to external power.

When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available

To resolve a low-battery condition when a charged battery pack
is available, turn off the notebook or initiate hibernation, insert
a charged battery pack, and then turn on the notebook.

When No Power Source Is Available

To resolve a low-battery condition when no power source is
available, initiate hibernation, or save your work and shut down
the notebook.
When the Notebook Cannot Restore from
Hibernation
To resolve a low-battery condition when the notebook lacks the
power to exit hibernation:
1. Insert a charged battery pack or connect external power.
2. Exit hibernation by sliding the power switch toward the front
of the notebook.
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