How to Maximize HP 484170-001 Battery Life
There are actions you can take to make your HP 484170-001 Battery last longer during each charge cycle and live longer over many cycles. HP laptop battery always recommends following instructions for charging and storage that came with the battery or laptop computer. On this page we offer additional suggestions to help you get the most from your portable power supply.
Instructions:
1. Manage HP 484170-001 Battery power more effectively in Windows.
2. Make sure your battery gives the power you need, when you need it. Power Options in Windows XP allow you to control the power management features of your notebook PC.
3. Learn more about the Power Options in Windows by visiting Microsoft’s support site.
4. Learn the tips for conserving battery power on notebook PCs.
5. Reduce the brightness of the screen to the minimum readable level.
6. Remove peripherals when not in use. External hard drives, CD-ROMs, Zip drives, laptop computer cards, and other peripheral devices can draw power from your HP Pavilion DV6700 Battery even when they are not in active use. Disconnect them when you have finished using them.
7. Turn off the Wireless On-Off button when it is not in use. If your notebook has one, press the Wireless On-Off button so that the light turns off.
8. Learn some ‘Best Laptop Battery Care Practices’
- Store Li-Ion laptop batteries between 20°C and 25°C (68°F and 77°F) with 30% to 50% charge.
- Do not leave batteries exposed to high temperatures for extended periods. Prolonged exposure to heat (for example, inside a hot car) will accelerate the deterioration of Li-Ion cells.
- Remove the battery if the notebook will be stored (turned off and not plugged into laptop power adapter) for more than 2 weeks.
- Remove the HP Pavilion DV6000 battery if the notebook will be plugged into AC power continuously (via a DC adapter or docking station) for more than 2 weeks.
- Short discharges and recharges do not fully synchronize the notebook battery’s fuel gauge with the battery’s state-of-charge. This can result in the amount of power available in one cycle being less than expected or the laptop battery meter being inaccurate.
- Under normal usage, batteries should be calibrated a minimum of once every 3 months.
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