HP ZBook 14 Mobile manual Managing low battery levels, Inserting or removing the battery

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Tips for maximizing battery discharge time:

●Lower the brightness on the display.

●Remove the battery on the computer when it is not being used or charged, if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery.

●Store the user-replaceable battery 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. Preferences set using Power Options do not affect lights.

From the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options.

Identifying low battery levels

When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following behavior occurs:

●The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level.

– or –

●The power meter icon in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification.

NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, see Using the power meter and power settings on page 39.

If 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 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.

Inserting or removing the battery

Inserting a battery

To insert the battery:

1.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you.

2.Remove the service door (see Removing the service door on page 52).

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Adding or replacing memory modules Viii Contacting support Labels Input power Operating environment Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationThen select Warranty and services Getting to know your computer TopTouchPad Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Fn key KeysFront Right Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices . To accessLeft Select the HP Support Assistant app DisplayBottom Computer by the governmental agency SIM slot select models only Using the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing a Wlan Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting and removing a SIM Connecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesPage Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the pointing stick select models onlyTurning the TouchPad off and on Using TouchPad GesturesOne-finger slide Scrolling Rotating select models only Right-edge swipe Edge swipes select models onlyLeft-edge swipe Top-edge swipeUsing the keyboard Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysIdentifying the hot keys Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypadMultimedia Using the media activity controlsConnecting speakers Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Webcam select models onlyDisplayPort VideoIntel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Intel Rapid Start TechnologyEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using battery powerUsing the power meter and power settings Setting password protection on wakeupMaximizing battery discharge time Finding additional battery informationUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeInserting or removing the battery Managing low battery levelsRemoving a battery Storing a user-replaceable battery Conserving battery powerUsing external AC power Disposing of a user-replaceable battery select models onlyReplacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Testing an AC adapter Using Hybrid Graphics select models onlyHybrid Graphics select models only Removing a memory card Using memory card readersExternal cards and devices Inserting a memory cardInserting a smart card Using smart cards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Using a USB deviceUsing optional external devices Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives Using hard drives DrivesHandling drives Removing or replacing the service door Removing the service doorReplacing the service door Removing the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard driveInstalling a hard drive Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Password Function Setting passwords in WindowsManaging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupEntering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordSetting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Using HP Client Security select models only Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Adding or replacing memory modules MaintenancePage Cleaning your computer Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning the sides or coverUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Backing up your information Backup and recoveryUsing the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recoveryUsing Windows 8 operating system media purchased separately Using f11 recovery toolsRemove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryUsing HP Software Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer Setup BIOS, MultiBoot, and System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using MultiBoot About the boot device orderChoosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Using System DiagnosticsUsing System Diagnostics Contacting support SupportComponent LabelsSerial number Product number Specifications Input powerOperating environment Traveling with the computer Computer is unable to start up TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Resolving issuesComputer is unusually warm Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not respondingWireless network connection is not working An external device is not workingDisc does not play Movie is not visible on an external display Electrostatic discharge Index BiosWlan SIM

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