HP CQ60-105AU, CQ60-109TX, CQ60-110AU, CQ60-108TX, CQ60-108TU, CQ60-109TU manual Using battery power

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When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on battery power. When the computer is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on AC power.

If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer.

NOTE: The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you disconnect AC power. To increase display brightness, use the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter.

You can keep a battery in the computer or in storage, depending on how you work. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work in case of a power outage. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from external power.

WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.

Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.

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Contents Power Management Product notice Table of contents Index Using power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meter Click the Notification Area tabSelecting a different power plan Using power plansViewing the current power plan Customizing power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Page Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the battery Fully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and SleepStoring a battery Conserving battery powerDisposing of a used battery Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Shutting down the computer Click Shut DownPower Index
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CQ70-102XX, CQ70-127NR, CQ50-107NR, CQ60-228US, CQ60-418DX specifications

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