HP g012nr manual Using the power meter and power settings

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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, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options from the list of applications.

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.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a network Configuring Hdmi audio settings Cameras Input power Viii Operating environment Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsTablet edge components Getting to know your computerComponents Description Managing power onTablet edge components Component Description DisplayComponent Keyboard dock TopTouchPad Lights Esc key KeysRight side Left side Releasing the tablet from the keyboard dock Locating system information Changing your tablets view Changing your tablets settingsAdjusting your tablets autorotate lock Adjusting your tablets screen brightnessUsing TouchPad gestures TappingScrolling Pinching/zooming Rotating select models only Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Top-edge swipe Right-edge swipeLeft-edge swipe One-finger slide Using touch screen gesturesPinching/stretching Rotating select models only Left-edge swipe Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe ModeSteps Setting touch screen preferencesUsing the on-screen keyboard Using the digital pen select models only Locating software Updating the software installed on the computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareUsing the wireless key Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing a Wlan Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devicesEnjoying entertainment features Multimedia features Multimedia featuresFrom the list of applications Select Control Panel, select Hardware Sound, and then select Beats AudioControl Panel Using the webcams Using audio Checking the sound Connecting speakersUsing Beats Audio Accessing Beats Audio Control PanelTo confirm or change the audio settings on your computer Connecting an Hdmi device Using videoCameras Configuring Hdmi audio settingsPage Turning the TouchPad off or on Using the TouchPadIcon Key Description Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using the action keysShortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Function Hot key DescriptionSound , and then select Beats Audio Control Panel Managing power Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating Sleep and HibernationEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settings Finding battery information Selecting a power planRunning on battery power Factory-sealed batteryConserving battery power Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Page Running on external AC power Shutting down turning off the computer Type Description USB Transfers data at 60 MB/s Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing informationRemoving a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Improving performance Cleaning your computerUsing Disk Cleanup Maintaining your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with or shipping your computer Page Using passwords Tablet risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Setting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsPassword Function Using firewall software Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Using antivirus softwareSecuring your wireless network Installing HP and third-party software updatesBacking up your software applications and information Determining the Bios version Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backups Restore and recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerChanging the boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionSpecifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/Numerics webcam front, identifyingJacks

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