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Using Battery Check in Windows 7 Battery Check in Help and Support provides information on the status of the battery installed in the computer. To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to work properly. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the examination. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in a cool, dry location. ● Windows 7-Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. 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, refer to the Getting Started guide. - or - ● The power meter icon in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, refer to Using the power meter on page 23. 26 Chapter 4 Power management

Section	Page
Introduction	11
Finding more information about your new computer	11
Networking (select models only)	12
Creating a wireless connection	12
Identifying wireless and network status icons	12
Turning wireless devices on or off	13
Using the wireless button	13
Using HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) to turn wireless devices on or off	14
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	14
Using operating system controls	15
Using a WLAN	15
Connecting to an existing WLAN	15
Setting up a new WLAN	16
Protecting your WLAN	17
Roaming to another network	17
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	17
Inserting a SIM	18
Removing a SIM	18
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	19
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	19
Using GPS (select models only)	19
Connecting to a wired network	19
Using a modem (select models only)	19
Connecting a modem cable	20
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter	20
Selecting a location setting	21
Viewing the current location selection	21
Adding new locations when traveling	21
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select models only)	23
Multimedia	25
Using the media activity controls	25
Audio	25
Adjusting the volume	26
Checking audio functions on the computer	26
Webcam (select models only)	27
Using SkyRoom (select models only)	27
Video	27
VGA	27
DisplayPort	28
HDMI	28
Configuring audio for HDMI	29
Intel Wireless Display (select models only)	29
Using HP MediaSmart (select models only)	30
Power management	31
Shutting down the computer	31
Setting power options	32
Using power-saving states	32
Initiating and exiting Sleep	32
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	33
Using the power meter	33
Using power plans	33
Viewing the current power plan	33
Selecting a different power plan	34
Customizing power plans	34
Setting password protection on wakeup	34
Using battery power	35
Finding battery information in Help and Support in Windows 7	35
Using Battery Check in Windows 7	36
Displaying the remaining battery charge	36
Maximizing battery discharge time	36
Managing low battery levels	36
Identifying low battery levels	36
Resolving a low battery level	37
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	37
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	37
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	37
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	37
Conserving battery power	37
Storing a battery	38
Disposing of a used battery	38
Replacing the battery	38
Using external AC power	39
Testing an AC adapter	40
External cards and devices	41
Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only)	41
Inserting a digital card	41
Removing a digital card	42
Using PC Cards (select models only)	42
Configuring a PC Card	43
Inserting a PC Card	43
Removing a PC Card	44
Using ExpressCards (select models only)	45
Configuring an ExpressCard	45
Inserting an ExpressCard	46
Removing an ExpressCard	47
Using smart cards (select models only)	47
Inserting a smart card	48
Removing a smart card	48
Using a USB device	48
Connecting a USB device	48
Removing a USB device	49
Using 1394 devices (select models only)	49
Connecting a 1394 device	50
Removing a 1394 device	50
Using an eSATA device (select models only)	50
Connecting an eSATA device	51
Removing an eSATA device	51
Using optional external devices	52
Using optional external drives	52
Using the expansion port (select models only)	52
Using the docking connector (select models only)	53
Drives	54
Handling drives	54
Using hard drives	55
Improving hard drive performance	55
Using Disk Defragmenter	55
Using Disk Cleanup	55
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection in Windows 7 (select models only)	56
Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status	56
Managing power with a parked hard drive	56
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software	57
Using optical drives (select models only)	57
Identifying the installed optical drive	57
Inserting an optical disc	58
Tray load	58
Slot load	58
Removing an optical disc	59
Tray load	59
When the disc tray opens normally	59
When the disc tray fails to open	59
Slot load	60
Sharing optical drives	61
Using RAID (select models only)	61
Security	62
Protecting the computer	62
Using passwords	62
Setting passwords in Windows	63
Setting passwords in Setup Utility	63
Managing an administrator password	64
Entering an administrator password	64
Managing a power-on password	65
Entering a power-on password	65
Using antivirus software	65
Using firewall software	65
Installing critical security updates	66
Installing an optional security cable	66
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)	67
Locating the fingerprint reader	67
Maintenance	68
Cleaning your computer	68
Cleaning the display	68
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	68
Updating programs and drivers	68
Using SoftPaq Download Manager	69
Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	70
Using Setup Utility	70
Starting Setup Utility	70
Changing the language of Setup Utility	70
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	71
Displaying system information	71
Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility	72
Exiting Setup Utility	72
Updating the BIOS	72
Determining the BIOS version	72
Downloading a BIOS update	73
Using System Diagnostics	74
Traveling with the computer	75
Troubleshooting resources	77
Electrostatic Discharge	78

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Using Battery Check in Windows 7

Battery Check in Help and Support provides information on the status of the battery installed in the

computer.

To run Battery Check:

Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

NOTE:

The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to work properly.

Select

Start

Help and Support

Troubleshoot

Power, Thermal and Mechanical

Click the

Power

tab, and then click

Battery Check

Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning properly, and then

reports the results of the examination.

Displaying the remaining battery charge

▲

Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

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.

●

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

●

Store the battery in a cool, dry location.

●

Windows 7

—Select the

Power saver

setting in Power Options.

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, refer to the

Getting Started

guide.

– or –

●

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

NOTE:

For additional information about the power meter, refer to

Using the power meter

on page

Chapter 4

Power management