HP Mini 2102 - Manual (Page 26)

WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a
replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.
Battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer,
display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.
Displaying the remaining battery charge
▲ Move the pointer over the Battery Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar.
Finding battery information in Help and Support
Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery:
● Battery Check tool to test battery performance
● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery
life
● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity
To access battery information:
▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Tell me more about
power plans.
Using Battery Check
Help and Support provides information on the status of the battery installed in the computer.
To run Battery Check:
1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to function
properly.
2. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical.
3. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check.
Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning properly, and then
reports the results of the examination.
Inserting or removing the battery
CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source may 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.
To insert the battery:
1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
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