HP Power Management manual Index

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Low-battery condition	21
Critical low-battery condition	21
Resolving low-battery conditions	22
When external power is available	22
When a charged battery is available	22
When no power source is available	22
When the computer cannot restore from hibernation	22
Calibrating a battery	23
When to calibrate	23
How to calibrate	23
Step 1: Charging the battery	23
Step 2: Discharging the battery	24
Step 3: Recharging the battery	25
Conserving battery power	26
Conserving power as you work	26
Selecting power conservation settings	26
Storing a battery	27
Disposing of a used battery	28
Index	29

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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 When a reliable power supply is unavailable When you leave your workInitiating standby, hibernation or shutdown Page Using emergency shutdown procedures Power settingsTurning the computer or display on or off 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 Conserving power as you work Conserving battery powerSelecting power conservation settings Storing a battery Disposing of a used battery Index AC adapter