HP Stream - 11-d010nr manual Using the power meter and power settings, Running on battery power

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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 reveal 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, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list. From the Start screen, you can also type power options, and then select Power Options.

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

Running on battery power

When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on battery power. The battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from external power.

Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.

Factory-sealed battery

To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant. To access battery information, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performance. If Battery Check indicates that your battery should be replaced, contact support.

The battery(ies) in this product cannot be easily replaced by users themselves. Removing or replacing the battery could affect your warranty coverage. If a battery is no longer holding a charge, contact support.

When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for battery disposal.

Finding battery information

To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant. To access battery information, from the Start screen, type support, select

the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performance.

HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery:

Battery test

Information about battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Processor configuration setting select models only Vi Processor configuration setting select models only Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Starting Setup Utility Bios Updating the Bios Input power Operating environment Starting right Visit the HP Apps StoreBest practices Fun things to doPage Resource Contents More HP resourcesResource Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationLocating hardware Locating softwareComponent Description Right sideSelect the HP Support Assistant app Left side Display Top TouchpadLights Buttons Keys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentWarranty period Model number select models only Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareUsing operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Using an Internet service providerConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Protecting your WlanUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting and removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a wired network select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia featuresHP Support Assistant app Using audio Using the webcamConnecting headphones and microphones Using video Testing your audio featuresConnecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Setting up Hdmi audio Using the TouchPad and gestures Navigating the screenTapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoom Finger click Rotating select models only Edge swipes Display and select a charmDisplay the Customize icon Switch between open apps Using the keyboard and mouse Using the keysUsing the action keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing Windows shortcut keys Using the hot keysManaging power Initiating Sleep and HibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Manually initiating and exiting SleepUsing the power meter and power settings Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery Finding battery informationIdentifying low battery levels Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Running on external AC power Troubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computer Using Disk Cleanup Maintaining your computerImproving performance Handling drivesCleaning procedures Cleaning your computerUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the sides or cover Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Traveling with or shipping your computer Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Using Internet security software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareInstalling HP and third-party software updates Securing your wireless networkBacking up your software applications and information Using an optional security cable lock Updating the Bios Starting Setup Utility BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB deviceBacking up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsRestore and recovery Creating HP Recovery mediaRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowUsing HP Recovery media to recover Using the HP Recovery partition select models onlyChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexHdmi
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