HP 309971-001 manual Resolving Low-Battery Conditions, Critical Low-Battery Condition

Battery Packs

Critical Low-Battery Condition

If a low-battery condition is not resolved, the notebook enters a critical low-battery condition (one percent of a full charge). In a critical low-battery condition:

If Hibernation is enabled and the notebook is on or in

Standby, the notebook initiates Hibernation.

If Hibernation is disabled and the notebook is on or in Standby, the notebook remains in Standby until there is no power, then shuts down and loses your unsaved work.

For more information about Hibernation and Standby, refer on this CD to the Software Guide, “Power” chapter.

Resolving Low-Battery Conditions

CAUTION: If the notebook has reached a critical low-battery condition and has initiated Hibernation, do not press the power button until Hibernation is complete. Hibernation is complete when the power light turns off.

When a Charged Battery Pack is Available

To resolve a low-battery condition when a charged battery pack is available, turn off the notebook or initiate Hibernation, insert a charged battery pack, then turn on the notebook.

When External Power Is Available

To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is available, select one of the following options:

Connect the AC Adapter.

Plug an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger into the notebook and into a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle.

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