Finding battery information, Using battery check, Displaying the remaining battery charge – HP Pavilion dm4-3170se Beats Edition Entertainment 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 to test battery performance

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

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

To access battery information:

Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions.

Using Battery Check

Battery Check in Help and Support provides information on the status of the battery installed in the
computer.

To run Battery Check:

1.

Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

NOTE:

The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to work properly.

2.

Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical.

3.

Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check.

Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning properly, and then
reports the results of the examination.

Displaying the remaining battery charge

Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

Using battery power

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