Asus 14-b013nr C2K07UA manual Using the power meter and power settings, Selecting a power plan

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Using the power meter and power settings

The power meter is located on the Windows Desktop. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge.

To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on the Windows Desktop, point over the power meter icon.

To use Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list. From the Start screen, you can also type From the Start screen, type power, then select Settings, and then select Power Options.

Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level.

Selecting a power plan

A power plan manages how the computer uses power and helps you conserve power and maximize performance. To change the power plan, from the Start screen, type From the Start screen, type power, then select Settings, and then select Power Options.

The following power plans are available:

HP Recommended (recommended). Automatically balances performance with energy consumption on capable hardware.

Power saver. Saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness where possible.

High performance. Favors performance, but may use more energy. Your battery will not last as long between charges using this power plan. Click Show additional plans to select this power plan.

You can also create your own power plan and customize it to how you use the computer for your needs.

To use Power Options in the Control Panel, from the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Power Options.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing and sharing information Input power Viii Operating environment Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Display Top TouchPadLights Hibernation onButton, speakers, and subwoofer Keys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using a WlanUsing the wireless button Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Protecting your WlanUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing the webcam Ports, see Using a USB device onUsing audio Connecting speakersConnecting headphones Connecting a microphoneUsing video Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitorChecking the sound Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Page Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Rotating select models onlyFinger click select models only Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Right-edge swipe Top-edge swipeLeft-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Using ALT GR key combinationsUsing the keys Using the action keysUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the hot keys Shortcut Key DescriptionFunction Hot key Description Beats Audio Control PanelManaging power Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and Exiting User-Initiated HibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settings Selecting a power planRunning on battery power Factory-sealed batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerRunning on external AC power Resolving a low battery levelTroubleshooting an AC adapter HP CoolSense select models onlyShutting down turning off the computer Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing CenterMaintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computer Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Setting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsPassword Function Using Internet security software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockInstalling HP and third-party software updates Backing up your software applications and informationPage Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backups Creating HP Recovery mediaTo create HP Recovery media What you need to knowRestore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager Using HP Recovery media to recover Changing the computer boot orderRemoving the HP Recovery partition Specifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexWlan