Finding Additional Battery Information; Using Battery Check; Displaying The Remaining Battery Charge; Maximizing Battery Discharge Time - HP Laptop User Manual

Finding additional battery information

HP Support Assistant provides the tools and information about the battery. To access battery
information, from the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery
and performance.
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Battery Check tool to test battery performance
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Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery
life
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Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity
To access battery information:
▲ From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and
performance.

Using Battery Check

HP Support Assistant 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. To access battery information, from the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app, and
then select Battery and performance.
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 on the Windows desktop 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 power, select Settings, and then select Power Options.
The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to work properly.
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