HP 215 G1 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 46)

● When writing information to a disc (select models only)
● When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with internal hard drives
● When performing a backup or recovery
When you connect the computer to external power:
● The battery begins to charge.
● The display brightness increases.
● The Power Meter icon in the notification area changes appearance.
When you disconnect external power, the following events occur:
● The computer switches to battery power.
● The display brightness automatically decreases to save battery life.
● The Power Meter icon in the notification area changes appearance.
HP CoolSense (select models only)
HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not in a stationary position and
adjusts performance and fan settings to keep the surface temperature of your computer at the
optimum level of comfort.
When HP CoolSense is off, the position of the computer is not detected and the performance and fan
options remain at the factory setting. As a result, the surface temperature of the computer may be
higher than it would be with HP CoolSense on.
To turn CoolSense off or on, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP CoolSense.
2. Select On or Off.
Shutting down the computer
CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down.
The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns
off the display and computer.
Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions:
● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer
● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video
port
● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended
period
Although you can shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is to
use the Windows Shut down command:
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