HP Pavilion Dm3 1100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Selecting a different power plan
▲Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list.
– or –
Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and then select a power
plan from the list.
Customizing power plans
1.Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options.
– or –
Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
2.Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings.
3.Make...

When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur:
●The computer switches to battery power.
●The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. To increase display
brightness, press the f2 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter.
Connecting AC power
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC...

To test the AC adapter:
1.Remove the battery from the computer.
2.Connect the AC adapter to the computer, plug the power cord into the AC adapter, and then plug
the power cord into an AC outlet.
3.Turn on the computer.
●If the power light turns on, the AC adapter is working properly.
●If the power light remains off, the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced.
Contact technical support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Select Start
> Help and Support > Get...

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 function 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 battery...

3.Remove the battery (3).
Charging a battery
WARNING!Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.
The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter or
an optional power adapter.
The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is
off.
Charging may take longer if a battery is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer
or cooler than room temperature.
To prolong battery life...

Maximizing battery discharge time
Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Maximum
discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades.
Tips for maximizing battery discharge time:
●Lower the brightness on the display.
●Check the Power saver setting in Power Options.
●Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged.
●Store the battery in a cool, dry location.
Managing low battery levels
The...

Resolving a low battery level
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level
and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off.
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
▲Connect one of the following devices:
●AC adapter
●Optional expansion product or docking device
●Optional power adapter
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available
1.Turn off the computer or initiate...

To fully charge the battery:
1.Insert the battery into the computer.
2.Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or
optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power.
The battery light on the computer turns on.
3.Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is fully charged.
The battery light on the computer turns off.
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
1.Click the battery meter icon in the notification...

Step 4: Fully recharge the battery
To recharge the battery:
1.Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully
recharged. When the battery is recharged, the battery light on the computer turns off.
You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery charges faster if the
computer is off.
2.If the computer is off, turn it on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned
off.
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep...

To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it in a cool, dry place.
Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more.
Disposing of a used battery
WARNING!To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short
external contacts; do not dispose of in fire or water.
Replacing the battery
Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the
computer, display brightness, external devices connected...