User Guide - Windows 7
3. Pivot the battery (3) upward, and then remove the battery (4) from the computer.
Finding battery information
To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP
Support Assistant. To access battery information, select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP
Support Assistant > Next > Battery and performance > Power and battery > HP Battery Check.
HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery:
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Battery test
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Information about battery types, specications, life cycles, and capacity
Conserving battery power
Use the following 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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If the computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the
user-replaceable battery from the computer and store it separately in a cool, dry place.
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Turn o 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 computer, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, 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 in the notication area displays a low or critical battery notication.
NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, see Using the power meter on page 40.
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