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HP Mini 2101010NR Identifying low battery levels, Managing low battery levels, Maximizing battery discharge time

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Charging may take longer if a battery is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than room temperature.

To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations:

●If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before turning on the computer.

●Charge the battery until the battery light turns white.

NOTE: If the computer is on while the battery is charging, the Power Meter icon in the notification area may show 100 percent charge before the battery is fully charged.

●Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it.

●If the battery has been unused for one month or more, calibrate the battery instead of simply charging it.

The battery light displays charge status:

●Off: The computer is running on battery power.

●Blinking white: The battery has reached a low battery level, a critical battery level, or there is a battery error.

●Amber: A battery is charging.

●White: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is fully charged.

Maximizing battery discharge time

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

Tips for maximizing battery discharge time:

●Decrease the brightness on the display.

●Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged.

●Store the battery in a cool, dry location.

Managing low battery levels

The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Some low- battery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Preferences set using Power Options do not affect lights.

Identifying low battery levels

When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low battery level, the battery light blinks.

If a low battery level is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light blinks rapidly.

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Contents

Page Page Safety warning notice WARNING Page Table of contents 4 Internet 5 Multimedia Security Digital cards 8 USB devices 9 Pointing devices and keyboard 10 Drives 11 Memory modules 12 Updating software 13 Changing QuickWeb settings 14 Setup Utility 1 Getting started Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) 2 Knowing the parts Identifying the hardware TouchPad Lights Keys Right-sidecomponents Left-sidecomponents Display components Bottom components Removing the vanity cover Page Replacing the vanity cover Wireless antennas Identifying the labels Page 3 Power management Setting power options Initiating and exiting Standby Initiating and exiting Hibernation Viewing the current scheme Selecting a different power scheme Customizing power schemes Using external AC power Using battery power Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Identifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Step 1: Fully charge the battery Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Standby Step 3: Discharge the battery Step 4: Fully recharge the battery Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby Shutting down the computer 4 Internet Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a wireless network Identifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controls Using the wireless action key Using HP Connection Manager software (select models only) Using HP Wireless Assistant software Setting up a WLAN Protecting your WLAN Connecting to a WLAN Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Removing a SIM Page Using Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing 5 Multimedia Multimedia features Page Adjusting the volume Page Using the media activity action keys Multimedia software Using other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from the Internet Audio Page Video Webcam 6 Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Start > Help and Support Passwords set in Windows Passwords set in Setup Utility Administrator password Power-onpassword Managing a power-onpassword Security > Set Power-On Password Entering a power-onpassword Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates 7 Digital cards Inserting a digital card Stopping and removing a digital card 8 USB devices Using a USB device Page 9 Pointing devices and keyboard Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devices Page Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Page Using the touch screen (select models only) Page Setting touch screen preferences 10 Drives Identifying installed drives Handling drives Using external drives Using optional external devices 11 Memory modules Page Page 12 Updating software Updating the BIOS Page Updating programs and drivers 13 Changing QuickWeb settings Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 14 Setup Utility Starting Setup Utility Using Setup Utility Displaying system information Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Exit > Load Setup Defaults Exiting Setup Utility Setup Utility menus Diagnostics menu Index L labels