HP Pavilion zt3100 HP Notebook Series - Startup and Reference Guide - Page 64

Power Recharging the Battery Pack 1. Connect the notebook to external power and keep the notebook connected until the battery pack is fully recharged and the battery light turns green. You can use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging, but the battery pack will charge faster if the notebook is turned off. 2. Select the Power icon on the taskbar or select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > Power Options icon > Power Schemes tab. 3. Reenter the settings you recorded for the items in the Plugged In column and the Running on Batteries column. 4. Select the OK button. Ä CAUTION: After calibrating the battery pack, reenable Hibernation: select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab, then select the Enable Hibernation check box. Storing a Battery Pack If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. High temperatures, which may be present in parked cars or some workplaces, accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a location that is cool and dry. To maintain the accuracy of battery charge displays, calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for one month or more before using it. 4-16 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2