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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. - or - ● The power meter icon on the Windows desktop shows a low or critical battery notification. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, see Using the power meter and power settings on page 30. The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level: ● 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. ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available Connect one of the following to the computer and to external power: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available Save your work and shut down the computer. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation 1. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to external power. 2. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Running on AC power For information about connecting to AC power, refer to the Setup Instructions poster provided in the computer box. The computer does not use battery power when the computer is connected to AC power with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Connect the computer to AC power under any of the following conditions: WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are aboard aircraft. 32 Chapter 6 Managing power

Section	Page
Starting right	9
Visit the HP Apps Store	9
Best practices	9
More HP resources	10
Getting to know your computer	12
Locating hardware	12
Locating software	12
Right side	13
Left side	15
Display	17
Top	18
TouchPad	18
Lights	19
Keys	20
Using the action keys	21
Bottom	22
Labels	23
Connecting to a network	24
Connecting to a wireless network	24
Using the wireless controls	24
Wireless button	24
Operating system controls	25
Connecting to a WLAN	25
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select models only)	26
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	26
Enjoying entertainment features	27
Using a webcam	27
Using audio	27
Connecting speakers	27
Connecting headsets	27
Using Audio	27
Accessing Audio Control Panel	28
Using video	29
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable	29
Setting up HDMI audio	30
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only)	30
Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel models only)	30
Navigating the screen	32
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures	32
Tap	32
Two-finger scroll	33
Two-finger pinch zoom	33
Two-finger click	33
Right-edge swipe (touch screen only)	34
Left-edge swipe (touch screen only)	34
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe (touch screen only)	34
Using the keyboard and optional mouse	35
Managing power	36
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation	36
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	37
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	37
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)	38
Using the power meter and power settings	38
Running on battery power	38
Factory-sealed battery	39
Finding battery information	39
Conserving battery power	39
Identifying low battery levels	40
Resolving a low battery level	40
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	40
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	40
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	40
Running on AC power	40
Troubleshooting power problems	41
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	42
Maintaining your computer	43
Improving performance	43
Using Disk Defragmenter	43
Using Disk Cleanup	43
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	43
Updating programs and drivers	44
Cleaning your computer	44
Cleaning procedures	44
Cleaning the display	45
Cleaning the sides or cover	45
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select models only)	45
Traveling with or shipping your computer	45
Securing your computer and information	47
Using passwords	47
Setting Windows passwords	47
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	48
Using Internet security software	48
Using antivirus software	48
Using firewall software	49
Installing software updates	49
Installing critical security updates	49
Securing your wireless network	49
Backing up your software applications and information	49
Using an optional security cable lock	50
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	51
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	51
Updating the BIOS	51
Determining the BIOS version	51
Downloading a BIOS update	52
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	53
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	53
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	55
Creating recovery media and backups	55
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only)	56
Using Windows tools	57
Restore and recovery	57
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	57
What you need to know before you get started	58
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	59
Using HP Recovery media to recover	59
Changing the computer boot order	59
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	60
Specifications	61
Input power	61
Operating environment	62
Electrostatic Discharge	63
Accessibility	64
Supported assistive technologies	64
Contacting support	64

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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.

– or –

●

The power meter icon on the Windows desktop shows a low or critical battery notification.

NOTE:

For additional information about the power meter, see

Using the power meter and power

settings

on page

The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level:

●

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.

●

If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates

Hibernation.

Resolving a low battery level

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available

Connect one of the following to the computer and to external power:

●

AC adapter

●

Optional docking or expansion device

●

Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available

Save your work and shut down the computer.

Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation

Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to

the computer and to external power.

Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button.

Running on AC power

For information about connecting to AC power, refer to the

Setup Instructions

poster provided in the

computer box.

The computer does not use battery power when the computer is connected to AC power with an approved AC

adapter or an optional docking/expansion device.

WARNING!

To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a

replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.

Connect the computer to AC power under any of the following conditions:

WARNING!

Do not charge the computer battery while you are aboard aircraft.

Chapter 6

Managing power