HP (Hewlett-Packard) 600 Series Laptop User Manual


 
114 | HP Jornada 600 Series Users Guide
Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries can burst or
explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Replace batteries with only the types
recommended in this Users Guide. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturers
instructions.
Using the Power control panel
Use the Power control panel to check the status of your main and backup
batteries and to set options that can increase battery life. These include
setting options for power off or auto-suspend, setting options for power on,
and setting controls to automatically dim the backlight.
To open the Power control panel
1. On the Start menu, point to Settings, tap Control Panel, and then
double-tap the Power icon.
–or–
Double-tap the power status icon in the status area of the taskbar.
The power status icon appears in the taskbar only under certain conditions, such as when
battery power is low or when your HP Jornada is connected to external power.
Checking battery status
The power area in the Power control panel indicates whether your HP Jornada
is running on battery power or connected to AC power, and displays the
status of both the main and backup batteries. In addition, the battery icon in
the status area of the taskbar indicates whether the HP Jornada is operating
on AC or battery power and displays the status of the main battery:
Icon Indicates
Running on AC power
Main battery charging
Running on battery power, main battery low
Backup battery low
Backup battery very low