HP 11.6-Inch C2K41UA#ABA Running on external AC power, Disposing of a user-replaceable battery

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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.

Disposing of a user-replaceable battery

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short external contacts; do not dispose of in fire or water.

See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for proper battery disposal. To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides.

Replacing a user-replaceable battery

Battery Check in Help and Support notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. A message refers you to the HP website for more information about ordering a replacement battery.

Running on external AC power

For information about connecting to AC power, see the Setup Instructions included with your computer.

The computer does not use battery power when the computer is connected to external power with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device.

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

Connect the computer to external power under any of the following conditions: WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard an aircraft.

●When charging or calibrating a battery

●When installing or modifying system software

●When writing information to a disc (select models only)

●When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with internal hard drives

●When performing a backup or recovery

When you connect the computer to external power:

●The battery begins to charge.

●The display brightness increases.

●The Power Meter icon in the notification area on the Desktop changes appearance. When you disconnect external power, the following events occur:

●The computer switches to battery power.

●The display brightness automatically decreases to save battery life.

●The Power Meter icon in the notification area on the Desktop changes appearance.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Managing and sharing information Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationFront Locating hardwareRight side Left sideComponent Description See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Display Top TouchPadLights Managing power on ButtonsKeys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing the webcam Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphones Connecting a microphoneUsing Beats Audio Checking the soundUsing video Connecting a VGA monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TVManaging your audio and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Rotating select models onlyFinger click select models only Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Right-edge swipeTop-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Left-edge swipeUsing the keys Using the action keysIcon Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the hot keysShortcut Key Description Function Hot key Description List of apps. Select Hardware and Sound Beats AudioControl Panel Managing power Initiating Sleep and HibernationInitiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter and power settings Setting password protection on wakeupEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Selecting a power plan Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery levelStoring a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC power Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery Troubleshooting an AC adapter HP CoolSense select models onlyShutting down turning off the computer Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage cardRemoving a USB device Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing CenterPage Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard driveRemoving the hard drive Installing a hard drive Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Remove the service door see Removing the hard drive on Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Cleaning your computer Updating programs and driversCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with or shipping your computer Page Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Setting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsPassword Function Using Internet security software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockInstalling HP and third-party software updates Backing up your software applications and informationPage Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowRemoving the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics 2-finger click IndexHdmi USB