HP CQ32 Displaying the remaining battery charge, Finding battery information in Help and Support

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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.

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

Displaying the remaining battery charge

▲Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

Finding battery information in Help and Support

Help and Support provides the following tools and information:

●Battery Check tool to test battery performance

●Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life

●Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity

To access battery information:

▲Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions.

Using Battery Check

Help and Support 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 > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical.

3.Click the Power tab, and then click 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.

Inserting or removing the battery

CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source may cause loss of information. To prevent loss of information, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery.

To insert the battery:

1.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.

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Contents Compaq Presario Notebook PC Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives 101 111 Identifying hardware FeaturesComponents Top componentsTouchPad Lights Button and speakers Fn key KeysDisplay Front component Right-side components Left-side components Rear component Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Labels Networking Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless action key Using operating system controls Using HP Wireless AssistantSetting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityRoaming to another network Connecting to a WlanBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyCannot connect to a Wlan Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a preferred wireless network Network icon is not displayedCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerConnecting to a local area network Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadSelecting Scrolling Using TouchPad gesturesRotating Connecting an external mouseUsing the action keys Using the keyboardIcon Function Hotkey Description Using the hotkeysPage Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia featuresEnvironmental Notices Identifying your multimedia componentsAdjusting the volume Using the media activity action keys Multimedia software Using CyberLink PowerDVD softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a discConnecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveDVD±RW/R Using optical discsDVD±R discs Selecting the right discCD-R discs CD-RW discsPlaying a CD, DVD, or BD LightScribe DVD+R discsBlu-ray Disc Page Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlayCopying a CD or DVD Observing the copyright warningCreating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Webcam tips Webcam select models onlyAdjusting webcam properties Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play automatically Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyRemove any discs from the optical drive Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Obtaining the latest HP device driversInitiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesUsing the battery meter Using power plansInitiating and exiting Hibernation Viewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planCustomizing power plans Connecting the AC adapter Using external AC powerTesting an AC adapter Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeFinding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Discharge the battery Disable Hibernation and SleepReenable Hibernation and Sleep Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Fully recharge the batteryDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryShutting down the computer Page Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Using external drives Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices and external media cards Removing a USB device Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsPower-on password Administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system information Restoring default settings in Setup UtilitySecurity menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility Main menuDiagnostics menu System Configuration menuSoftware updates Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Updating programs and drivers Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Restore to a previous date and time Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Create a system restore pointRecovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoveryIndex Symbols/NumericsDVD Hdmi

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