HP CQ56-112NR, CQ56-110US, CQ56-100XX, CQ56-104CA manual Conserving battery power, Storing a battery

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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 briefly pressing the power button.

Conserving battery power

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.

Decrease brightness.

Initiate Suspend or Hibernation, or shut down when you are not using 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.

NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. If the capacity is less than 50 percent, recharge the battery before returning it to storage.

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Contents HP Notebook User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Memory modules Security Appendix B Routine care Finding information WelcomeWelcome Getting to know your computer TouchPad TopLights Top Button and speakers Keys Right side Left side Display Wireless antennas Bottom Additional hardware Networking Using an Internet service provider ISP Turning wireless devices on and off Identifying wireless and network status iconsCreating a wireless connection Using a WlanSetting up a new Wlan Connecting to an existing WlanRoaming to another network Protecting your WlanConnecting to a local area network LAN Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyPage Pointing devices and keyboard Using the keyboardFunction Action key Setting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadMultimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Webcam select models only Adjusting the volumeChecking your audio functions VGA VideoShutting down the computer Power managementUsing power-saving states Setting power optionsUsing the Power icon Using battery powerUsing power management Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery lifeStoring a battery Conserving battery powerDisposing of a used battery Using external AC powerReplacing the battery Testing an AC adapter Handling drives DrivesRemoving the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard driveInstalling the hard drive Page Removing a CD Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Playing a CDPage Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Using a USB device Using optional external drives Using optional external devicesRemoving a USB device Memory modules Page Page Page Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Operating system passwords Function Setting passwords in the operating systemBackup and Recovery Performing a system recovery Backing up your information Changing the language of Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Restoring factory default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Computer screen is blank Troubleshooting and supportTroubleshooting Computer is unable to start upAn external device is not working Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but not responding Computer is unusually warmOptical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD Wireless network connection is not workingDisc does not play Computer does not detect the optical driveMovie is not visible on an external display Contacting customer support Component LabelsRoutine care Cleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Appendix C Specifications Electrostatic discharge LAN USB IndexWlan
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