Power management | HP CQ62-225NR, CQ62-255TU, CQ62-238DX, CQ62-252TX

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Setting power options	46
Using power-saving states	46
Initiating and exiting Sleep	47
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	47
Using the battery meter	48
Using power plans	48
Viewing the current power plan	48
Selecting a different power plan	48
Customizing power plans	48
Setting password protection on wakeup	49
Using external AC power	50
Connecting the AC adapter	51
Testing an AC adapter	52
Using battery power	53
Finding battery information in Help and Support	53
Using Battery Check	53
Displaying the remaining battery charge	54
Inserting or removing the battery	54
Charging a battery	55
Maximizing battery discharge time	56
Managing low battery levels	56
Identifying low battery levels	56
Resolving a low battery level	56
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	56
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is
available	56
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is
available	57
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit
Hibernation	57
Calibrating a battery	57
Step 1: Fully charge the battery	57
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep	57
Step 3: Discharge the battery	59
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	59
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep	60
Conserving battery power	60
Storing a battery	60
Disposing of a used battery	61
Replacing the battery	61
Switching between graphics modes (select models only)	62
Shutting down the computer	63

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CQ62-109TX, CQ62-225NR, CQ62-255TU, CQ62-203AU, CQ62-215TU specifications

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CQ62-109TX, CQ62-225NR, CQ62-255TU, CQ62-203AU, CQ62-215TU specifications