Managing Low Battery Levels; Identifying Low Battery Levels; Resolving A Low Battery Level; Inserting Or Removing The Battery - HP Computer User Manual
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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. Preferences set
using Power Options do not affect lights.
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 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.
NOTE:
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If the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then
shuts down and loses any unsaved information.
Resolving a low battery level
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
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Connect one of the following devices:
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AC adapter
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Optional docking or expansion device
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Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
To resolve a low battery level when no power source is available, save your work and shut down the
computer.
Inserting or removing the battery
Inserting a battery
To insert the battery:
1.
Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you.
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Chapter 6 Power management
For additional information about the power meter, see
32.
Using the power meter and
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