HP Power Management manual Displaying the Power Meter icon

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Displaying the Power Meter icon

By default, the Power Meter icon appears in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, displaying different icons to indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power.

To remove the Power Meter icon from the notification area, follow these steps:

1.Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power Properties.

2.Click the Advanced tab.

3.Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check box.

4.Click Apply and then click OK.

To show the Power Meter icon in the notification area, follow these steps:

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

2.Click the Advanced tab.

3.Select the Always show icon on the taskbar check box.

4.Click Apply, and then click OK.

NOTE: If you cannot see an icon you have placed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or <<) in the notification area.

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Contents Power Management First Edition January Document Part Number Table of contents Index Component Description Power control and light locationsPower control and light locations Task Recommended power source Power sourcesConnecting the AC adapter Standby Standby and hibernationHibernation Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown When you leave your workWhen a reliable power supply is unavailable Page Turning the computer or display on or off Power settingsUsing emergency shutdown procedures Stand by Initiating or resuming from standbySelect Hibernate Initiating or restoring from hibernationAccessing Power Options Properties Power optionsClear the Always show icon on the taskbar check box Displaying the Power Meter iconSetting or changing a power scheme Setting a security prompt Processor performance controls PowerBatteries Inserting or removing a battery Monitoring the charge of the battery Charging a batteryObtaining accurate charge information Displaying charge information on the screenViewing charge displays Identifying low-battery conditions Managing low-battery conditionsLow-battery condition Critical low-battery conditionWhen external power is available Resolving low-battery conditionsWhen a charged battery is available When no power source is availableWhen to calibrate Calibrating a batteryHow to calibrate Charging the batteryDischarging the battery Recharging the battery Selecting power conservation settings Conserving battery powerConserving power as you work Storing a battery Disposing of a used battery AC adapter Index