User Guide - Windows 8.1

3. Pivot the battery (3) upward, and then remove the battery (4) from the computer.
Conserving battery power
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From the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options.
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Select low power-use settings through Power Options.
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Turn o wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them.
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Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source.
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Stop, disable, or remove any external memory cards that you are not using.
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Decrease screen brightness.
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Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep, or shut down the computer.
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.
If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the user-
replaceable battery and store it separately.
To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. If the capacity is less than 50 percent, recharge
the battery before returning it to storage.
Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more.
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery
WARNING! To reduce the risk of re or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short external
contacts; do not dispose of in re or water.
See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for proper battery disposal. To access this guide, from
the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. To access battery
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