HP 13 manual Finding battery information in Help and Support, Using Battery Check

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Finding battery information in Help and Support

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 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 battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

Removing or inserting the primary battery

CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source can cause loss of information. To prevent loss of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery.

To remove the primary battery:

1.Close the display and 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.

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Contents HP Envy 13 User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives and external devices Appendix B Backup and recovery Page TouchPad Identifying hardwareComponents Top componentsDescription TouchPad buttonsComponent Description LightsButton Keys Front componentsLeft-side components Right-side componentsBottom components Display components Wireless antennasAdditional hardware components Labels Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Using wireless devices Wireless and local area networkIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless key Using the wireless controlsUsing Wireless Assistant software Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanUse a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Using the Voodoo Power Adapter select models onlyIdentifying the adapter components Connecting the adapterTroubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter Cannot connect to a preferred network Using Bluetooth wireless devicesTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSCurrent Wlan network security codes are unavailable Network icon for Wlan is not displayedCannot connect to the wireless router Connecting to a local area network LANWlan connection is very weak Using TouchPad gestures Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadScrolling Icon Description Using the action keysUsing the hotkeys Hotkey Description Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPage Adjusting the volume Multimedia featuresMultimedia Multimedia software Using the media activity keysUsing multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Using Beats AudioVideo Connecting an external monitor or projectorIdentifying Beats Audio icons Connecting an Hdmi device Webcam Configuring audio for HdmiWebcam tips Adjusting webcam propertiesPage Initiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power devices Using power-saving statesUsing the battery meter Conserving powerInitiating and exiting Hibernation Customizing power plans Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planSetting password protection on wakeup Using external AC powerConnecting AC power Testing an AC adapter Using battery powerIdentifying batteries Removing or inserting the primary battery Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Using the accessory battery select models onlyInserting or removing an accessory battery Identifying the accessory battery componentsPage Battery charging and discharging sequence Calibrating a batteryShutting down the computer Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryClick Shut down Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives and external devices DrivesIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using Disk CleanupUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Managing power with a parked hard driveUsing the external optical drive select models only Using external drivesConnecting optional external drives Sharing optical drives Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not openConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Inserting a digital cardPull the digital card from the slot External devices Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsManaging an administrator password Administrator passwordPower-on password Using antivirus softwareInstalling critical security updates Using firewall softwareInstalling an optional security cable Page Changing the language of Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Main menu Setup Utility MenusExiting Setup Utility System Configuration menuDiagnostics menu Updating the BiosUpdating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Determining the Bios versionPage Creating recovery discs Backup and recoveryBacking up your information Create a system restore point Using Windows Backup and RestoreUsing system restore points When to create restore pointsRecovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoveryRestore to a previous date and time Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window USB IndexWlan Hdmi