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Maximizing battery discharge time, Managing low battery levels, Identifying low battery levels – HP Pavilion dm4-3170se Beats Edition Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual

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Maximizing battery discharge time

Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Maximum
discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades.

Tips for maximizing battery discharge time:

Lower the brightness on the display.

Select the Power saver setting in Power Options.

Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged.

Store the battery in a cool, dry location.

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 Options in Windows Control
Panel. Preferences set using Power Options do not affect lights.

Identifying low battery levels

When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level,
the following behavior occurs:

The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level.

NOTE:

For additional information about the battery light, see

Getting to know your computer

on page 4

.

– or –

The power meter icon in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification.

NOTE:

For additional information about the power meter, see

Using the power meter

on page 42

.

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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Chapter 6 Power management