Conserving battery power, Identifying low battery levels, Resolving a low battery level – HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b015dx User Manual

Page 49: Storing a user-replaceable battery

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Conserving battery power

Tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life:

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Lower the brightness on the display.

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Select the Power saver setting in Power Options.

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

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Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them.

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

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

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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 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 and power

settings on page 37

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

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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.

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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

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Connect an AC adapter.

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Connect an optional docking or expansion device.

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

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available

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 user-replaceable 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.

Storing a user-replaceable battery

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for

extended periods of time.

Running on battery power

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