Displaying the remaining battery charge
The power meter icon
remaining battery charge.
To display more specific details on the percentage and estimated battery time available, use the battery
saver. See
Using the battery saver on page
Maximizing battery discharge time
Battery discharge time varies depending on 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:
Turn on the battery saver. Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap Expand, and then tap Battery
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saver. The battery level icon at the top right of the screen changes to show the battery saver icon. For
information about additional battery saver settings, see
Lower the brightness on the display.
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Turn off any wireless options you are not using, such as Bluetooth.
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Managing low battery levels
The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory.
Identifying low battery levels
When a battery that is the sole power source for the device reaches a low or critical battery level, the battery
icon
Resolving a low battery level
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
Connect one of the following devices:
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AC adapter
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Optional desk dock, see
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Optional wireless charging pad, see
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Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP
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Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
To resolve a low battery level when no power source is available, save your work and then turn off the device.
Conserving battery power
Select the battery saver, see
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Turn off wireless connections when you are not using them.
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Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source.
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Stop, disable, or remove any external memory cards that you are not using.
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at the top right corner of the screen provides a visual representation of the
shows a low or critical battery notification.
Expanding the display on page 12
Using the battery saver on page
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Using the battery saver on page
Using wireless charging on page 39
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