NOTE: This is for HP Notebook PCs with Windows 7 and Vista.

How long will the battery last?

Users often ask how long should their battery last between charges, or why does one model of computer get better battery performance than another. There is no simple answer. Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, operating system, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product, and the product features used by the customer. For all batteries used in an electronic device, the maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and usage.

Power plans

A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses power. Power plans can help you save energy, maximize system performance, or achieve a balance between the two.

Maximizing the capacity and life span of the battery

It is important to be aware of ways that you can care for the battery in your notebook PC. There are conditions that may reduce battery run time and life span.

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