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3.
Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (3).
Using battery power
When a charged battery is in the device and the device is not plugged into external power, the device
runs on battery power. When the device is plugged into external AC power, the device runs on AC
power.
If the device contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC
adapter, the device switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the device.
NOTE:
The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you disconnect AC power. To
increase display brightness, use the
You can keep a battery in the device or in storage, depending on how you work. Keeping the battery in
the device whenever the device is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your
work in case of a power outage. However, a battery in the device slowly discharges when the device is
off and unplugged from external power.
WARNING!
replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.
Device battery life varies depending on power management settings, programs running on the device,
display brightness, external devices connected to the device, and other factors.
Displaying the remaining battery charge
Move the pointer over the Power icon in the notification area, at the bottom of the Home Screen.
▲
The time shown indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery if the battery continues
to provide power at the current level. For example, the time remaining will decrease when a CD is playing
and will increase when a CD stops playing.
Inserting or removing the battery
CAUTION:
loss of information, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the device before removing
the battery.
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Chapter 6 Power management
To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the device, a
Removing a battery that is the sole power source may cause loss of information. To prevent
fn+f4
hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter.
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