HP 8760w SQ575UP#ABA manual Using Battery Power, To check the battery status

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Traveling with Your Computer

Using Battery Power

Using Battery Power

You can operate the HP notebook PC on battery power for extended periods, but you should be prepared to save your work and shut down if the battery is low.

To check the battery status

From the battery status light

The battery status light reports the following information:

Green	AC attached—battery full
Amber	AC attached—battery charging
Red	AC attached—battery will not accept charge (abnormal)

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Contents HP Notebook PC Startup Guide Startup Guide HP Software Product License Agreement Startup Guide Edition History Page Contents Startup Guide Introducing Your Computer Taking Inventory To find more informationIdentifying Parts of the Notebook Top and right side viewFront view Rear and left side view Bottom view Status lights Setting Up the Computer To install the batteryTo connect AC power To connect a phone line To set up Windows To turn on the computerTo register your computer To reset your computer Page Using Your Computer To use the touch pad Operating the ComputerTo use the Fn hot keys Using Your Computer Operating the Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Using Your Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Page Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption To use manual power managementSystem Hibernation Using Battery Power To check the battery statusTo respond to a low-battery warning Page Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing RAM Modules Removing RAM Modules Page Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Startup Guide To get help from the HP notebook web site Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PCTo use the Reference Guide To call HP for service and support Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Omnibook XE3 Series Notebooks Obtaining Repair Service To receive warranty repair serviceTo prepare your computer for shipment Page Solving Problems with Your Computer Hard disk drive problems Troubleshooting TechniquesDisplay problems Keyboard, touch pad, and mouse problems Performance problemsPower and battery problems Startup problems Testing Hardware Operation Menu Recovering and Reinstalling Software To recover the factory installation of your hard diskStartup Guide Page Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware and Bios Specifications Safety Information Power cordsBattery safety Laser safety Regulatory Information Canada Responsible PartyEuropean Union International JapanRussia EMC Index LANUSB