HP Mini 2102 - Manual (Page 30)

Step 4: Fully recharge the battery
To recharge the battery:
1. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully
recharged. When the battery is recharged, the battery light on the computer turns white.
You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the
computer is off.
2. If the computer is off, turn it on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned
white.
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
CAUTION: Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in a full battery discharge and
information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level.
1. Click the Power icon in the notification area, and then click Preferences.
2. Under the Running on AC and Running on Battery tabs, reset the previously recorded values
for the following settings:
● Put the display to sleep when the computer is inactive for
● Put the computer to sleep when it is inactive for
3. Click Close.
Conserving battery power
● Select Powersave in Power Management under System Settings.
● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when
you are not using them.
● Disconnect external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, when you are
not using them.
● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.
● Use the f2 and f3 action keys to adjust screen brightness as needed.
● If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer.
Storing a battery
CAUTION: To prevent 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
battery and store it separately.
To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. If the capacity is less than 50 percent,
recharge the battery before returning it to storage.
Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more.
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