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Test the status of your battery |
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Automatically test your
battery status |
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Use the following steps to download, install and use the HP
Battery Check. This utility is supported on all HP
Notebook PCs manufactured in 2006 and most systems in 2005.
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Download
the
HP Battery Check (SP41862) then select Run
and follow the directions on your screen.
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Insert the
AC power adapter into the notebook PC and plug directly
into a wall outlet.
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Click
Start, All Programs, then click
Hewlett-Packard, HP Battery Check.
The results of
the Battery test will be presented immediately. Detailed
instructions are provided with the results.
For more
information about using the HP Battery test, including a
list of notebook PCs that are supported, see
HP Notebook PCs - HP Battery Check Frequently Asked
Questions
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If a warning message is displayed stating "This
system is not supported by the HP Battery Check
tool" during the installation, your system may not
be supported by the battery status test technology.
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Manually test your battery
status |
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Follow these easy
methods to manually
test your battery if
it is not equipped
with the Smart
Battery technology.
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Measure the duration of your
battery's discharge cycle |
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Connect your AC power adapter and completely
charge the notebook battery
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Restart the computer in Windows Safe Mode by
repeatedly pressing the F8 key when the HP
or Compaq logo appears. Select Safe Mode
from the Startup Menu by using the arrow
keys
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When Safe Mode appears, disconnect the AC
power adapter from the notebook
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With a timer, measure the total length of
time that the notebook is running until the
notebook turns itself off
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The measured time of
discharge should be
close to the
specifications for
your HP model.
If the difference
between the measured
time and the
specifications is
significant, use the
steps on the
Maximize your
Battery Life
page to calibrate
the battery. |
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Battery options |
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