User's Manual

Displaying the remaining battery charge
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Tap the power meter icon on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar.
Maximizing battery discharge time
Battery discharge time varies depending on features you use while on battery power. Maximum
discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades.
To maximize battery discharge time, lower the brightness on the display.
Managing low battery levels
The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Some
low-battery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options. Preferences set
using Power Options do not affect lights.
1. Swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap
the search box.
2. In the search box, type power, tap Settings, and then tap Power Options.
Identifying low battery levels
When a battery that is the sole power source for the tablet reaches a low or critical battery level, the
following behavior occurs:
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On the Windows desktop, the power meter icon in the notification area shows a low or critical
battery notification.
NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, see Using the power meter and
power settings on page 30.
If the tablet is on or in the Sleep state, the tablet remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts
down and loses any unsaved information.
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
● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
To resolve a low battery level when no power source is available, save your work and shut down the
tablet.
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