HP E0K10U 15.6 E0K10U#ABA manual Finding battery information, Conserving battery power

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CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of information. To prevent loss of information, save your work or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery.

1.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.

2.Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery.

NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to its original position.

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

Finding battery information

To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant. To access battery information, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, 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

Conserving battery power

Tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life:

●Lower the brightness on the display.

●Select the Power saver setting in Power Options.

●Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged.

●Turn off wireless 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 work, initiate Sleep 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 battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Improving performance Vii Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesLocating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionSelect User guides Left side See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only DisplayLocal area networks WLANs Top TouchPadLights Initiating Sleep and Hibernation onOptions , or see Managing power on Buttons and speakersTop Keys Fn keyBottom SupportLabels ComponentUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonSetting up a Wlan Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider ModeStepsConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Page Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesPorts, see Using a USB device on Connecting speakers Using the webcam select models onlyUsing audio Connecting headphonesChecking the sound Using Beats Audio select models onlyAccessing Beats Audio Control Panel Enabling and disabling Beats Audio select models onlyUsing video To confirm or change the audio settings on your computerConnecting an Hdmi device Using Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring Hdmi audio settingsManaging your audio and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping Scrolling Pinching/zoomingRotating select models only Finger click select models onlyFlicking select models only Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing touch screen gestures select models only One-finger slidePinching/stretching Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Setting touch screen preferences select models only Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using the action keysIcon Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the hot keys select models onlyShortcut Key Description Using the integrated numeric keypad Function Hot key DescriptionSound , and then select Beats Audio Control Panel Managing power Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Storing a user-replaceable batteryDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC power Replacing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computerPage Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page 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 Setup Utility Bios passwords Using the fingerprint readerSetting Windows passwords Password FunctionUsing antivirus software Using Internet security softwareUsing HP SimplePass select models only Using your registered fingerprint to log on to WindowsUsing firewall software Installing software updatesSecuring your wireless network Installing critical security updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationUpdating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updatePage Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryRemove everything and reinstall Windows Click SettingsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowRemoving the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environmentTo 3,048 m To 12,192 mElectrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan