To access battery information, select HP Support Assistant from the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance.

Conserving battery power

Tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life:

Lower the brightness on the display.

Select the Power saver setting in Power Options.

Turn off wireless when you are not using them.

Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port.

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

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

Identifying low battery levels

When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following behavior occurs:

The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level.

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The power meter icon on the Windows desktop shows a low or critical battery notification.

NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, refer to “Using the power meter” section.

The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level:

If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information.

If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation.

Resolving a low battery level

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available

Connect an AC adapter.

Connect the keyboard dock to the tablet.

Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP.

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available

Initiate Hibernation (see Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation on page 51).

Save your work and shut down the computer.

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