HP 3111000NR manual Conserving battery power, Storing a battery, Fully recharge the battery

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Step 4: Fully recharge the battery

To recharge the battery:

1.Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully recharged. When the battery is recharged, the battery light on the computer turns off.

You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is off.

2.If the computer is off, turn it on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off.

Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby

CAUTION: Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level.

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

2.Reenter the settings that you recorded for the items in the Plugged in column and the Running on batteries column.

3.Click OK.

Conserving battery power

●Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel.

●Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them.

●Disconnect external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, when you are not using them.

●Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.

●Use the fn+f3 and fn+f4 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed.

●If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation, or shut down the computer.

Storing a battery

CAUTION: To prevent 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.

Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more.

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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 Identifying the hardware Hardware featuresTop components TouchPadComponent Description LightsButtons Panel System and Security Power OptionsKeys Front componentsRight-side components Left-side components Display components Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Identifying the labelsPage Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Using wireless devices Wireless and local area networkIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager software select models only Using Wireless Assistant software select models onlyUsing operating system controls Using a Wlan Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting a SIM Removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devicesTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSCannot create a Wlan connection Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Cannot connect to the wireless routerWlan connection is very weak Page Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Adjusting the volume Using preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from the InternetMultimedia software Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an external monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi deviceVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Webcam Drives and external devices Identifying installed drivesDrives Handling drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Using external drives Sharing optical drives Connecting optional external drivesConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB deviceInserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsStopping and removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the keyboard Pointing devices and keyboardFunction Hotkey Initiating StandbyDecreasing screen brightness Switching the screen imageIncreasing screen brightness Initiating QuickLockDecreasing speaker volume Increasing speaker volumeMuting speaker sound Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting StandbyUsing power schemes Initiating and exiting HibernationViewing the current scheme Setting password protection upon exiting Standby Using external AC powerSelecting a different power scheme Customizing power schemesConnecting the AC adapter Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Page Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Discharge the battery Disable Hibernation and StandbyStoring a battery Conserving battery powerFully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and StandbyShutting down the computer Disposing of a used batteryUsing passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Passwords set in Setup Utility Passwords set in WindowsPower-on password Administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Software updates Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Starting Setup Utility Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityDisplaying system information System Configuration menu Setup Utility menusMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu VGA IndexLabels Wlan