HP CQ40-709TX, CQ41-206AU, CQ41-205AX, CQ40-748TU, CQ41-204AU, CQ40-735TU manual Using Battery Check

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Using Battery Check

Battery Check, a part of the Total Care Advisor, provides information on the status of the battery installed in the computer.

To run Battery Check:

1.Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to function properly.

2.Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshooting tools > Battery Check.

Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the examination.

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Contents Power Management First Edition August Document Part Number Product notice Iv Product notice Table of contents Shutting down the computer Using power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meter Using power plans Viewing the current power planSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Fully recharge the battery Discharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Click Save changes Conserving battery power Storing a battery Disposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Shutting down the computer Click Shut downPower Index
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