HP Power Management manual Disposing of a used battery

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Disposing of a used battery

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery; short the external contacts on a battery; or dispose of a battery in fire or water. Do not expose a battery to temperatures above 60˚C (140˚F). Replace the battery only with a battery approved for this computer.

Refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices for battery disposal information.

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Contents Power Management First Edition January Document Part Number Table of contents Index Power control and light locations Component DescriptionPower control and light locations Power sources Task Recommended power sourceConnecting the AC adapter Standby and hibernation StandbyHibernation Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown When you leave your workWhen a reliable power supply is unavailable Page Turning the computer or display on or off Power settingsUsing emergency shutdown procedures Initiating or resuming from standby Stand byInitiating or restoring from hibernation Select HibernatePower options Accessing Power Options PropertiesDisplaying the Power Meter icon Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check boxSetting or changing a power scheme Setting a security prompt Power Processor performance controlsBatteries Inserting or removing a battery Charging a battery Monitoring the charge of the batteryObtaining accurate charge information Displaying charge information on the screenViewing charge displays Managing low-battery conditions Identifying low-battery conditionsLow-battery condition Critical low-battery conditionResolving low-battery conditions When external power is availableWhen a charged battery is available When no power source is availableCalibrating a battery When to calibrateHow to calibrate Charging the batteryDischarging the battery Recharging the battery Selecting power conservation settings Conserving battery powerConserving power as you work Storing a battery Disposing of a used battery Index AC adapter