HP Power Management manual Power options, Accessing Power Options Properties

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5 Power options

You can change many of the power settings using Windows Control Panel. For example, you can set an audio alert to warn you when the battery reaches a low-power condition, or you can change the factory settings for the power button.

Accessing Power Options Properties

To access Power Options Properties:

●Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Adjust Power Properties.

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●Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.

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Contents Power Management First Edition January Document Part Number Table of contents Index Power control and light locations Component DescriptionPower control and light locations Power sources Task Recommended power sourceConnecting the AC adapter Standby and hibernation StandbyHibernation When a reliable power supply is unavailable When you leave your workInitiating standby, hibernation or shutdown Page Using emergency shutdown procedures Power settingsTurning the computer or display on or off Initiating or resuming from standby Stand byInitiating or restoring from hibernation Select HibernatePower options Accessing Power Options PropertiesDisplaying the Power Meter icon Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check boxSetting or changing a power scheme Setting a security prompt Power Processor performance controlsBatteries Inserting or removing a battery Charging a battery Monitoring the charge of the batteryObtaining accurate charge information Displaying charge information on the screenViewing charge displays Managing low-battery conditions Identifying low-battery conditionsLow-battery condition Critical low-battery conditionResolving low-battery conditions When external power is availableWhen a charged battery is available When no power source is availableCalibrating a battery When to calibrateHow to calibrate Charging the batteryDischarging the battery Recharging the battery Conserving power as you work Conserving battery powerSelecting power conservation settings Storing a battery Disposing of a used battery Index AC adapter