HP Pro x2 612 G1 manual Using external AC power, Conserving battery power

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Resolving a low battery level

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available

▲Connect one of the following devices:

●AC adapter

●Optional docking or expansion device

●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.

Conserving battery power

●Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel.

●Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them.

●Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source.

●Stop, disable, or remove any external memory cards that you are not using.

●Decrease screen brightness.

●Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep, or shut down the computer.

Using external AC power

WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.

WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.

NOTE: For information on connecting to AC power, see the Setup Instructions poster provided in the computer box.

External AC power is supplied through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device.

Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions:

●When charging or calibrating a battery

●When installing or modifying system software

●When writing information to a CD, a DVD, or a BD (select models only)

●When running Disk Defragmenter

●When performing a backup or recovery

When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur:

●The battery begins to charge.

●If the computer is turned on, the power meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur:

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Power management Security Support Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Welcome Support User guides User guides View Warranty InformationFinding information Resources Components Description Getting to know your computerTablet edge components Tablet edge components Communication and Chat HP WebCam DisplayComponent Description Power keyboard TopTouchPad Lights Keys Fn keyRight side Help and Support User GuidesLeft side Releasing the tablet from the power keyboard RearAdjusting your tablets screen brightness Changing your tablets settingsAdjusting your tablets autorotate lock Changing your tablets viewUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Turning wireless devices on or offUsing the wireless button Using a WlanUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controlsConfiguring a wireless router Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyConnecting to a Wlan Inserting and removing a SIM Using GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANUsing the TouchPad and gestures Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Turning the TouchPad off and on TappingScrolling Finger pinch zoomFinger click Rotating select models onlyHolding the pen Using the digitizer pen select models onlyIdentifying the pen components Storing the penUsing the keyboard Identifying the hot keys Hot key combination DescriptionHot key combination Using keypadsUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using the integrated numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadConnecting headphones and microphones Connecting speakersAdjusting the volume MultimediaChecking audio functions on the computer WebcamsVideo VGA Connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport DisplayPortPage Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Shutting down the computerInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meter and power settingsInitiating and exiting Sleep Factory-sealed battery Using battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Finding additional battery informationMaximizing battery discharge time Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Managing low battery levelsUsing external AC power Conserving battery powerTesting an AC adapter Inserting a memory card Using memory card readersExternal cards and devices Removing a memory cardUsing smart cards Removing a smart card Using a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a USB device Using optional external devicesConnecting a USB device Using optional external drives Handling drives Using Disk DefragmenterDrives Improving hard drive performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Security Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Protecting the computerSetting passwords in Windows Password FunctionSetting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator passwordManaging a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordSetting a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Entering a DriveLock passwordChanging a DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Using the fingerprint reader select models only Installing critical security updatesUsing HP Client Security select models only Locating the fingerprint readerCleaning procedures MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download ManagerCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator Backup and recoveryCreating recovery media and backups GuidelinesCreating recovery media Backing up your informationPerforming a system recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing f11 recovery tools select models only Using Windows 7 operating system mediaSelect Repair your computer Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Using Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Choosing MultiBoot preferences Using MultiBootAbout the boot device order Synchronizing the tablet and keyboardSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Entering MultiBoot Express preferencesDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Support Contacting supportLabels ComponentOperating environment SpecificationsInput power Traveling with or shipping your computer Resolving issues TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Computer is unable to start upComputer is unusually warm Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but not responding An external device is not workingMovie is not visible on an external display Wireless network connection is not workingDisc does not play Page Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexMaintenance SIM

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