HP 500 manual Maximizing battery discharge time, Managing low battery levels

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Maximizing battery discharge time

Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Maximum discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades.

Tips for maximizing battery discharge time:

●Decrease the brightness on the display.

●Store the Slate in a cool, dry location.

●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.

Identifying low battery levels

The Slate takes the following actions for a critical battery level:

●If Hibernation is enabled and the Slate is on or in Sleep, the Slate initiates Hibernation.

●If Hibernation is disabled and the Slate is on or in Sleep, the Slate remains briefly in Sleep, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information.

Resolving a low battery level

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available

Connect one of the following devices:

1.AC adapter

2.HP Slate Dock

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available

▲Initiate Hibernation.

– or –

Save your work and shut down the Slate.

Resolving a low battery level when the Slate cannot exit Hibernation

When the Slate lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps:

1.Plug the Slate into external power.

2.Exit Hibernation by briefly sliding the power switch.

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Contents HP Slate User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using SD Card Reader cards Updating programs and drivers Viii Getting started Finding more information about your new Slate Using the touch screen, on-screen keyboard, and digital pen TappingFlicking DraggingScrolling RotatingSetting touch screen preferences PinchingUsing the on-screen keyboard Using the digital pen On-screen keyboard optionsPage Changing your Slates view DescriptionView Identifying the hardware Knowing the partsTop-edge components Bottom-edge components Right-edge componentsOpening the label tray Left-edge components ButtonsDisplay components Wireless antennas Rear componentsAdditional hardware components Identifying the labelsPage Creating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network iconsUsing operating system controls Networking select models onlyConnecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanSetting up a new Wlan Protecting your Wlan Roaming to another networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSMultimedia Identifying your multimedia componentsMultimedia Adjusting the volume AudioTap Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Checking audio functions on the SlateCameras Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Shutting down the SlateInitiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter Using power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Using battery powerDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Using external AC powerConnecting the AC adapter Page Docking the Slate to the HP Slate Dock External cards and devices Using SD Card Reader cardsInserting a digital card Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceRemoving a digital card Removing a USB device Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling optional external hard drives Using optional external drives Using optional external devicesSecurity Protecting your SlateUsing passwords Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Updating software Updating programs and drivers Bios Setup Starting Bios SetupUsing Bios Setup Changing the language of Bios SetupNavigating and selecting in Bios Setup Displaying system informationRestoring factory settings in Bios Setup Exiting Bios SetupDetermining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Bios Setup Menu Main menuDiagnostics menu System Configuration menuIndex
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