Conserving battery power, Storing a battery | HP : G4 1107NR

Resolving a low battery level

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available

▲Connect one of the following devices:

●AC adapter

●Optional docking or expansion device

●Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP

Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available

1.Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation.

2.Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery.

3.Turn on the computer.

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available

●Initiate Hibernation.

●Save your work and shut down the computer.

Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation

When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps:

1.Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to external power.

2.Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button.

Conserving battery power

●Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel.

●Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them.

●Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source.

●Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.

●Decrease screen brightness.

●Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer.

Storing a battery

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time.

If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately.

To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it in a cool, dry place.

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HP : G4 1107NR, : LY849UA, : LW883AW, : B4B15UA Conserving battery power, Storing a battery, Resolving a low battery level

Contents

HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Page Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computer Identifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only Turning wireless devices on or off Using HP Connection Manager select models only Connecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Setting up a new Wlan Protecting your Wlan Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting a SIM Using GPS select models only Removing a SIM Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a wired network Using a modem select models only Connecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Select Start Devices and PrintersPage Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Webcam select models only Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Video DisplayPort Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Using CyberLink PowerDVD select models onlyConfiguring audio for Hdmi Power management Shutting down the computer Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Hibernation Viewing the current power plan Using the power meterUsing power plans Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeup Using HP Power Manager select models onlyCustomizing power plans Finding battery information Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Managing low battery levels Displaying the remaining battery chargeMaximizing battery discharge time Identifying low battery levels Storing a battery Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Disposing of a used battery Using external AC powerReplacing the battery Using HP CoolSense select models only Testing an AC adapter External cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Inserting a smart card Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a 1394 device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting an eSATA device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Using the expansion port select models only Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Removing an eSATA device Using optional external devices Drives Handling drives Using Disk Cleanup Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performance Managing power with a parked hard drive Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Slot load When the disc tray opens normally Slot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drives Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility Bios Managing an administrator password Entering an administrator password Managing a power-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Entering a power-on password Installing critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Cleaning the display MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Using SoftPaq Download Manager Starting Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of Setup Utility Bios Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility Bios Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility BiosDisplaying system information Updating the Bios Exiting Setup Utility BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support Maintain Using System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics Index Passwords