Conserving battery power
●From the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options.
●Select low
●Turn off wireless and 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 shut down the computer.
Storing a user-replaceable 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
To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. If the capacity is less than 50 percent, recharge the battery before returning it to storage.
Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more.
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short external contacts; do not dispose of in fire or water.
See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for proper battery disposal. To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance.
Replacing a user-replaceable battery
Battery Check notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. A message refers you to the HP website for more information about ordering a replacement battery.
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