HP XU103UT manual Conserving battery power, Resolving a low battery level

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

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

●If Hibernation is disabled and 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

▲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 a charged battery is available

1.Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation.

2.Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery.

3.Turn on the computer.

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available

●Initiate Hibernation.

●Save your work and shut down the computer.

Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation

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

1.Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to external power.

2.Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button.

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 media cards that you are not using.

●Decrease screen brightness.

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

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Security Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Select Start All Programs HP HP Documentation IntroductionFinding more information about your new computer Networking select models only Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons WindowsWindows Vista Using operating system controls Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Select Start All Programs HP HP Connection ManagerSelect Start Connect to Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan Protecting your WlanUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Roaming to another networkInserting a SIM Removing a SIMConnecting to a wired network Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location settingAdding new locations when traveling Windows Select Start Devices and PrintersConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Checking audio functions on the computer Adjusting the volumeSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound SoundWebcam select models only VideoPage Hdmi Configuring audio for Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models onlyWindows 7-SelectStart Shut down Power managementShutting down the computer Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Viewing the current power plan Using the power meterUsing power plans Initiating and exiting HibernationSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Finding additional battery information Using HP Power Assistant select models onlyUsing battery power Select Start All Programs HP HP Power AssistantMaximizing battery discharge time Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Resolving a low battery levelDisposing of a used battery Using external AC powerStoring a battery Replacing the batteryTesting an AC adapter Switchable graphics/dual graphics select models only Using switchable graphics select models onlyUsing dual graphics select models only Inserting a digital card Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCardRemoving a smart card Using a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyConnecting a USB device Removing a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA deviceUsing optional external drives Using a serial device select models onlyUsing optional external devices Using the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Drives Handling drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performanceIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyManaging power with a parked hard drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc Slot-loadWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot-load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drivesSecurity Protecting the computerUsing passwords Setting passwords in Windows Password FunctionSetting a new Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupManaging a Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Entering a DriveLock passwordChanging a DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Installing critical security updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerCleaning products MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning proceduresUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the sides and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Using SoftPaq Download Manager Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing Advanced System Diagnostics Page MultiBoot About the boot device orderEnabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changesChoosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Computer Management Using Client Management SolutionsConfiguring and deploying a software image Managing and updating software HP Client Manager for Altiris select models onlyHP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only HP SSM System Software ManagerUsing the MEBx setup utility menus Using Intel Active Management Technology select models onlyEnabling the iAMT solution Intel ME ConfigurationIAMT Configuration Change Intel ME PasswordTraveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexKeys SIM