Conserving battery power – HP EliteBook 8570w Mobile Workstation User Manual
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CAUTION:
Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of
information. To prevent loss of information, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the
computer through Windows before removing the battery.
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Slide the battery release latch (1), and then pull the battery (2) upward. Remove the battery (3).
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 off 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 media 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 (select models only)
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 (select models only)
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short
external contacts; do not dispose of in fire or water.
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Chapter 6 Power management