HP Folio B0N00LA Running on battery power, Finding battery information, Conserving battery power

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Running on battery power

When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on battery power. If the computer has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer, the computer automatically switches to battery power and the display brightness decreases to conserve battery life. The battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from external power.

Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.

Finding battery information

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

●Battery Check tool in Help and Support to test battery performance

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

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

To access battery information, select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions.

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.

●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 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 AC adapter/battery light indicates a low or critical battery level.

– or –

●The power meter icon in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification.

NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, refer to “Using the power meter” section.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Hdmi Handling drives Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Appendix B Cleaning your computer Page Introduction Important first stepsFinding information ResourceResource Select Start Help and Support User GuidesGetting to know your computer TopTouchPad Component DescriptionLights Initiating Sleep or Hibernation onButtons and other top components Keys Fn keyRight side Left side Display Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamRear Bottom Labels ComponentUsing an Internet service provider NetworkingCreating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsIcon Name Description Using a Wlan Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager Using operating system controlsConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANUsing pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboardTurning the TouchPad off or on TouchPad light Icon DescriptionNavigating SelectingUsing TouchPad gestures Scrolling Using the keyboard Using the action keysIcon Key Description Using the hotkeys Mutes or restores speaker soundTurns the wireless feature on or off Function Hotkey DescriptionMultimedia and other features Using the media activity controlsAudio Adjusting the volume Checking audio functions on the computerIntel Wireless Display select models only WebcamConfiguring audio for Hdmi HdmiManaging power Initiating Sleep or Hibernation Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the power meter Selecting a power plan Running on battery power Finding battery informationConserving battery power Identifying low battery levelsRunning on external AC power Resolving a low battery levelTroubleshooting an AC adapter HP CoolSense Refreshing your software content Starting your computer with Rapid Start Technology Shutting down the computer Select Start Shut downUsing Digital Media Slot cards External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Using a USB device Removing a digital cardConnecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceUsing optional external devices Using optional external drivesDrives Handling drivesComputer risk Security feature Securing your computer and informationUsing passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Locating your security software select models onlySetting passwords in Setup Utility Bios BiosUsing Internet security software Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing software updates Installing Windows security updatesSecuring your wireless network Installing HP and third-party software updatesBacking up your software applications and information Backup and recovery Creating restore media Restoring the systemPerforming a system recovery Using the dedicated recovery partitionBacking up and recovering your information Restoring using the restore mediaChanging the computer boot order Using Windows Backup and Restore Using Windows system restore points When to create restore pointsCreate a system restore point Restore to a previous date and timeSetup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of Setup Utility BiosNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Bios Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility BiosDisplaying system information Exiting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainBios Setup Menu Diagnostics menuMain menu Security menuUsing System Diagnostics Troubleshooting and support TroubleshootingComputer is unable to start up Computer screen is blankComputer is on but not responding Computer is unusually warmAn external device is not working Wireless network connection is not working Contacting customer support Cleaning your computer Cleaning the displayCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with the computer Appendix C Traveling with the computer Updating programs and drivers Electrostatic Discharge Specifications Input powerDC plug of external HP power supply Operating environment Bios IndexLabels