HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 50)

2. Slide the two battery release latches to the unlocked position (1). You will be able to see red
beneath the latches. Using the cloth tab, tilt the battery up (2) and then lift it (3) out of the
enclosure.
Conserving battery power
● From the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options.
● Select low power-use settings through Power Options.
● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using
them.
● Disconnect unused memory devices that are not plugged into an external power source.
● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.
● Decrease screen brightness.
● 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.
40 Chapter 6 Power management