Running on battery power
When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on battery power. If the computer has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer, the computer automatically switches to battery power and the display brightness decreases to conserve battery life. The battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from external power.
Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.
Factory-sealed battery
To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Help and Support. To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. If Battery Check indicates that your battery should be replaced, contact support.
Finding battery information
To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance.
HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery:
●Battery test
●Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity
To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. If Battery Check indicates that your battery should be replaced, contact support.
Conserving battery power
Tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life:
●Lower the brightness on the display.
●Select the Power saver setting in Power Options.
●Turn off wireless when you are not using them.
●Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port.
●Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.
●Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep or shut down the computer.
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:
●The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level.
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