Finding battery information, Conserving battery power – HP 250 G2 Notebook PC User Manual

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Finding battery information

Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery:

Battery Check tool in Help and Support to test battery performance

Information about calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize
battery life

Information about battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity

To access battery information, select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans:
Frequently Asked Questions
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Conserving battery power

Use the following tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life:

Lower the brightness on the display.

Select the Power saver setting in Power Options.

Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged.

Turn off wireless devices 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 memory cards that you are not using.

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

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