HP 8000 Mobile manual Resolving Low-Battery Conditions, When External Power Is Available

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Resolving Low-Battery Conditions

ÄCAUTION: If the notebook has reached a critical low-battery condition and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power the power/standby light turns off.

When External Power Is Available

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

Connect the AC adapter.

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

Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter into the notebook and into the in-seat power supply available on some commercial aircraft. (An optional Aircraft Power Adapter can run the notebook but cannot charge a battery pack.)

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 No Power Source Is Available

To resolve a low-battery condition when no power source is available, initiate Hibernation, or save your work and shut down the notebook.

When the Notebook Cannot Exit Hibernation

To resolve a low-battery condition when the notebook lacks power to exit Hibernation:

1.Insert a charged battery pack or connect to external power.

2.Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing the power button.

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HP 8000 Mobile manual Resolving Low-Battery Conditions, When External Power Is Available, When No Power Source Is Available