HP 14-3010nr manual Using battery power, Finding battery information, Using Battery Check

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Using 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. When the computer is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on AC power.

If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer.

NOTE: When you disconnect AC power, the display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. For information on increasing or decreasing display brightness, refer to the Getting Started guide.

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 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.

Using Battery Check

Battery Check in Help and Support provides information on the status of the battery installed in the computer.

To run Battery Check:

1.Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to work properly.

2.Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical.

3.Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check.

Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the examination.

Displaying the remaining battery charge

▲Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

Maximizing battery discharge time

Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Maximum discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Using System Diagnostics Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computerCreating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking select models only Turning wireless devices on or off Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyConnecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Roaming to another networkConnecting to a wired network Using a modem select models onlyConnecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location settingConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Select Start Devices and PrintersPage Using the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Adjusting the volume Webcam select models onlyChecking audio functions on the computer Video DisplayPortHdmi Using CyberLink PowerDVD select models only Intel Wireless Display select models onlyConfiguring audio for Hdmi Power management Shutting down the computerInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting HibernationViewing the current power plan Using the power meterUsing power plans Selecting a different power planUsing HP Power Manager select models only Setting password protection on wakeupCustomizing power plans Using Battery Check Using battery powerFinding battery information Displaying the remaining battery chargeManaging low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Using external AC power Conserving battery powerUsing a factory-sealed battery Using HP CoolSense select models only Testing an AC adapterUsing Digital Media Slot cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Inserting a smart cardUsing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Using 1394 devices select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a USB device Using an eSATA device select models only Connecting an eSATA deviceRemoving a 1394 device Using the expansion port select models only Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Removing an eSATA deviceExternal cards and devices Drives Handling drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performanceManaging power with a parked hard drive Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection statusUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc Slot loadWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drivesUsing passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility BiosManaging an administrator password Entering an administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Entering a power-on passwordInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerCleaning the display MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the Imagepad and keyboardUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Starting Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing 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 MaintainUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexKeys