HP CQ57-314NR manual Conserving battery power, Storing a battery, Resolving a low battery level

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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 a charged battery is available

1.Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation.

2.Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery.

3.Turn on the computer.

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available

●Initiate Hibernation.

●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.Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to external power.

2.Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button.

Conserving battery power

●Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel.

●Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them.

●Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source.

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

●Decrease screen brightness.

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

Storing a battery

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time.

If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately.

To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it in a cool, dry place.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Page Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computerIdentifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only Turning wireless devices on or off Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyConnecting to an existing Wlan Using a Wlan select models onlyUsing operating system controls Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting a SIM Using GPS select models only Removing a SIMBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Using a modem select models onlyConnecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterSelecting a location setting Viewing the current location selectionConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Select Start Devices and PrintersPage Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Webcam select models only Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Video DisplayPortHdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Using CyberLink PowerDVD select models onlyConfiguring audio for Hdmi Power management Shutting down the computerInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting HibernationViewing the current power plan Using the power meterUsing power plans Selecting a different power planSetting password protection on wakeup Using HP Power Manager select models onlyCustomizing power plans Finding battery information Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Managing low battery levels Displaying the remaining battery chargeMaximizing battery discharge time Identifying low battery levelsStoring a battery Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Disposing of a used battery Using external AC powerReplacing the battery Using HP CoolSense select models only Testing an AC adapterExternal cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Inserting a smart cardConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a 1394 device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting an eSATA device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Using the expansion port select models only Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Removing an eSATA deviceUsing optional external devices Drives Handling drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using hard drivesUsing HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk CleanupUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Inserting an optical disc Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive select models only Tray loadRemoving an optical disc Slot loadWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drivesSecurity Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility BiosManaging an administrator password Entering an administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Entering a power-on passwordInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerCleaning your computer MaintenanceUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Starting Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of Setup Utility BiosRestoring factory settings in Setup Utility Bios Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility BiosDisplaying system information Updating the Bios Exiting Setup Utility BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexPasswords
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