HP 3111000NR manual Disable Hibernation and Standby, Discharge the battery

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To fully charge the battery:

1.Insert the battery into the computer.

2.Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power.

The battery light on the computer turns on.

3.Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is fully charged. The battery light on the computer turns off.

Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Standby

1.Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Adjust Power Properties.

– or –

Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.

2.Record the 4 settings listed in the Running on batteries column and the Plugged in column so that you can reset them after the calibration.

3.Set the 4 options to Never.

4.Click OK.

Step 3: Discharge the battery

The computer must remain on while the battery is being discharged. The battery can discharge whether or not you are using the computer, but the battery will discharge faster while you are using it.

●If you plan to leave the computer unattended during the discharge, save your information before beginning the discharge procedure.

●If you use the computer occasionally during the discharge procedure and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect the following performance from the system during the discharge process:

◦The monitor will not turn off automatically.

◦Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle.

◦System-initiated Hibernation will not occur.

To discharge a battery:

1.Unplug the computer from its external power source, but do not turn off the computer.

2.Run the computer on battery power until the battery is discharged. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to a low battery level. When the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off and the computer shuts down.

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Contents Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Power management Software updates Hardware features Identifying the hardwareTop components TouchPadLights Component DescriptionPanel System and Security Power Options ButtonsFront components KeysRight-side components Left-side components Display components Bottom components Wireless antennas Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Wireless and local area network Using wireless devicesUsing the wireless button Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless controls Using operating system controls Using HP Connection Manager software select models onlyUsing Wireless Assistant software select models only Protecting your Wlan Using a WlanSetting up a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Roaming to another networkInserting a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Removing a SIMCannot create a Wlan connection Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Cannot connect to a preferred network Current network security codes are unavailableWlan connection is very weak Connecting to a local area network LANCannot connect to the wireless router Page Identifying your multimedia components Multimedia featuresMultimedia Multimedia Adjusting the volume Multimedia software Using preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from the Internet Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Page Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Webcam Identifying installed drives Drives and external devicesDrives Handling drivesImproving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Using external drives Connecting optional external drives Sharing optical drivesUsing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB deviceUsing Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital cardStopping and removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the keyboard Pointing devices and keyboardInitiating Standby Function HotkeySwitching the screen image Decreasing screen brightnessIncreasing screen brightness Initiating QuickLockMuting speaker sound Decreasing speaker volumeIncreasing speaker volume Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting StandbyViewing the current scheme Using power schemesInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using external AC power Setting password protection upon exiting StandbySelecting a different power scheme Customizing power schemesUsing battery power Connecting the AC adapterDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Page Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Disable Hibernation and Standby Discharge the batteryConserving battery power Storing a batteryFully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and StandbyDisposing of a used battery Shutting down the computerProtecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Passwords set in Windows Passwords set in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Software updates Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Page Updating programs and drivers Setup Utility Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Setup Utility menus System Configuration menuMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Index VGALabels Wlan