HP C2M41UA#ABA, E3U63UT#ABA, E0P69UA#ABA Finding battery information, Conserving battery power

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3.Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it (3) from the computer.

Finding battery information

Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery:

Battery Check tool to test battery performance

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

Information about battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity

To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance.

HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery:

Battery test

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

To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance.

Conserving battery power

Use the following tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life:

Lower the brightness on the display.

Select the Power saver setting in Power Options.

Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged.

Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them.

Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port.

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

Before you leave your computer, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer.

Identifying low battery levels

When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following behavior occurs:

The power meter icon in the notification area on the Desktop displays a low or critical battery notification.

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