HP Mini 2102 - Manual (Page 27)

The battery light displays charge status:
● Off: The computer is running on battery power.
● Blinking white: The battery has reached a low battery level, a critical battery level, or there is a
battery error.
● Amber: A battery is charging.
● White: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is fully charged.
Maximizing battery discharge time
Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Maximum
discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades.
Tips for maximizing battery discharge time:
● Decrease the brightness on the display.
● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged.
● Store the battery in a cool, dry location.
To change the settings in Power Management, refer to the “Changing the settings in Power
Management” section in this chapter.
Managing low battery levels
The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Some
low-battery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Management in Control
Center. Preferences set using Power Management do not affect lights.
Identifying low battery levels
The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level:
● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates
Hibernation.
● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains
briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information.
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