Displaying the remaining battery charge, Inserting or removing the battery – HP Mini 2102 User Manual

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If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the
AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the
computer.

NOTE:

The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you disconnect AC power. To

increase display brightness, use the

action key or reconnect the AC adapter.

You can keep a battery in the computer or in storage, depending on how you work. Keeping the
battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the battery and
also protects your work in case of a power outage. However, a battery in the computer slowly
discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from external power.

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

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Move the pointer over the Power icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

The time shown indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery if the battery
continues to provide power at the current level. For example, the time remaining will decrease when a
CD is playing and will increase when a CD stops playing.

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 the operating system before removing the battery.

To insert the battery:

Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.

Align the tabs on the battery with the notches on the computer (1), and then insert the battery
into the battery bay (2). The battery release latches automatically lock the battery into place.

Using battery power