HP Mini 2140 Notebook-PC - Manual (Page 26)

Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the
computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.
Displaying the remaining battery charge
▲ Double-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
– or –
Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power
Meter tab.
Most charge indicators report battery status as both a percentage and as the number of minutes of
charge remaining:
● The percentage indicates the approximate amount of charge remaining in the battery.
● The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery if the battery continues
to provide power at the current level. For example, the time remaining will decrease when a DVD
is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing.
When a battery is charging, a lightning bolt icon may be superimposed over the battery icon on the
Power Meter screen.
Inserting or removing the battery
CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source can cause loss of information. To prevent
loss of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing
the battery.
To insert the battery:
1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you.
2. Insert the battery into the battery bay (1) and push in until it is seated.
The battery release latches (2) automatically lock the battery into place.
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