Resolving a low battery level, Conserving battery power – HP Pavilion dm1-4171nr Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual

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Resolving a low battery level

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available

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Connect one of the following devices:

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AC adapter

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Optional docking or expansion device

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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

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Initiate Hibernation.

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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

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

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

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

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

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Decrease screen brightness.

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

Using battery power

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