The following power plans are available:
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HP Recommended. Automatically balances performance with energy conservation.
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Power Saver. Saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness.
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High Performance. Favors performance, but may use more energy.
You can also create your own power plan and customize it to suit your needs.
Use HP Power Manager (select models only) or Windows Control Panel to select a power plan or to create your
own plan.
To start HP Power Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager.
To access the Power Options in the Control Panel, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security >
Power Options, and then select a power plan from the list.
Running on battery power
When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer
runs on battery power and the display brightness decreases to conserve battery life. The battery in the
computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from external power.
Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer,
display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.
Factory-sealed battery
The battery(ies) in this product cannot be easily replaced by users themselves. Removing or replacing the
battery could affect your warranty coverage. If a battery is no longer holding a charge, contact support.
When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general household
waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for battery disposal.
Finding battery information
To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP
Support Assistant. To access battery information, select Start > HP Support Assistant > Next > Battery and
performance > Power and battery > HP Battery Check.
HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery:
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Battery test
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Information about battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity
Conserving battery power
Use the following tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life:
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Lower the brightness on the display.
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Select the Power saver setting in Power Options.
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Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them.
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Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an
external hard drive connected to a USB port.
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