HP 500 manual Using the power meter, Using power plans

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Using the power meter

The power meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan.

●To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, tap the Power Meter icon.

●To access Power Options, or to change the power plan, tap the Power Meter icon, and then select an item from the list.

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

To hide or display the power meter icon:

1.Tap and hold the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the left side of the notification area).

2.Tap Customize notification icons.

3.Under Behaviors, select Show icon and notifications for the Power Meter icon.

4.Tap OK.

Using power plans

A power plan is a collection of system settings that manages how the Slate uses power. Power plans can help you conserve power and maximize Slate performance.

The following power plans are available:

●HP Recommended

●Power saver

You can change the settings of these power plans through Power Options.

Viewing the current power plan

▲Tap the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then tap More power options.

– or –

Tap Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.

Selecting a different power plan

1.Tap the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then tap More power options.

– or –

Tap Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.

2.Select a power plan from the list.

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Contents HP Slate User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using SD Card Reader cards Updating programs and drivers Viii Getting started Finding more information about your new Slate Flicking Using the touch screen, on-screen keyboard, and digital penTapping DraggingScrolling RotatingSetting touch screen preferences PinchingUsing the on-screen keyboard Using the digital pen On-screen keyboard optionsPage Changing your Slates view DescriptionView Top-edge components Knowing the partsIdentifying the hardware Bottom-edge components Right-edge componentsOpening the label tray Left-edge components ButtonsDisplay components Wireless antennas Rear componentsAdditional hardware components Identifying the labelsPage Using operating system controls Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network icons Networking select models onlySetting up a new Wlan Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Protecting your Wlan Roaming to another networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSMultimedia Identifying your multimedia componentsMultimedia Adjusting the volume AudioTap Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Checking audio functions on the SlateCameras Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Shutting down the SlateInitiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter Using power plansDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsConnecting the AC adapter Using external AC powerConserving battery power Page Docking the Slate to the HP Slate Dock Inserting a digital card Using SD Card Reader cardsExternal cards and devices Removing a digital card Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Handling optional external hard drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Using optional external drives Using optional external devicesSecurity Protecting your SlateUsing passwords Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Updating software Updating programs and drivers Using Bios Setup Bios SetupStarting Bios Setup Changing the language of Bios SetupNavigating and selecting in Bios Setup Displaying system informationRestoring factory settings in Bios Setup Exiting Bios SetupDownloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Bios Setup Menu Main menuDiagnostics menu System Configuration menuIndex
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500 specifications

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