HP 13 x2 Pro manual Conserving battery power, Identifying low battery levels

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Conserving battery power

Tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life:

Lower the brightness on the display.

Select the Power saver setting in Power Options.

Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them.

Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port.

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

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

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.

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The power meter icon on the Windows desktop 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 55.

The computer performs the following actions when the battery reaches a critical level:

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.

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

Resolving a low battery level

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available

Connect an AC adapter.

Connect an optional docking or expansion device.

Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP.

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available

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.Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to power.

2.Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Vii Maintaining your computer Input power Operating environment Enww Starting right Visit the HP Apps StoreBest practices Fun things to do More HP resources Help and SupportEnww Locating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Display Top TouchPadLights Initiating Sleep and Hibernation onButtons Information, see Initiating Sleep and Hibernation onKeys Fn keyBottom Labels Model number select models only Revision number Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonSharing data and drives and accessing software Using operating system controlsUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless router Connecting to a WlanProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia featuresUsing the webcam Connecting speakers Using audioSpecial features Editing media in Adobe Photoshop LightroomTesting your audio features Connecting headphones and microphonesUsing Beats Audio Accessing Beats Audio Control PanelUsing video Connecting video devices using an Hdmi cableSetting up Hdmi audio Connecting a digital display device View media in high-resolution display select models only Using the TouchPad and gestures Navigating the screenSelecting and opening Scrolling Pinching/zooming Right-click Rotating Flicking Close an app Edge swipes Display and select a charmReveal and select open apps Display the Customize icon Switch between open apps Using touch screen gestures SelectingScrolling and moving objects Pinching/zooming Access open apps Display the charmsUsing the keyboard and mouse Using the keysUsing the action keys Using the hot keys Icon Key DescriptionDisplaying the Start button Using voice navigationWindows essential tasks Displaying the Start menuOpening apps Switching between open appsDisplaying all apps Displaying open appsMoving an app Searching for apps, settings, or filesDisplaying charms Creating an app groupDownloading apps from the Windows Store Locking the computerUsing Windows shortcut keys Shortcut Key DescriptionTab Managing power Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Setting password protection on wakeup Manually initiating and exiting SleepFactory-sealed battery Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Finding battery informationConserving battery power Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Running on external AC power Troubleshooting power problemsHP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computer Maintaining your computer Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Updating programs and driversCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksCleaning the sides or cover Traveling with or shipping your computerEnww Using passwords Securing your computer and informationSetting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsUsing Internet security software Using antivirus softwareTPM Embedded Security device select models only Using firewall software Installing software updatesSecuring your wireless network Installing critical security updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading a Bios updateDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support EnvironmentBacking up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Recovering using HP Recovery Manager Using the HP Recovery partition select models onlyWhat you need to know Removing the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan Enww

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