HP V6616TU Using power plans, Viewing the current power plan, Selecting a different power plan

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Using power plans

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

You can change power plan settings or create your own power plan.

Viewing the current power plan

Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

– or –

Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.

Selecting a different power plan

Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list.

– or –

Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options, and then select a power plan from the list.

Customizing power plans

1.Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options.

– or –

Click Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.

2.Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings.

3.Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep timeout settings, as needed.

4.To change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your changes.

4 Chapter 1 Setting power options

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Power Management First Edition April Document Part Number Product notice Iv Product notice Table of contents Index Using power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Click HibernateUsing the battery meter Click the Notification Area tabSelecting a different power plan Using power plansViewing the current power plan Customizing power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the battery Fully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and SleepConserving battery power Storing a battery Disposing of a used battery Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Shutting down the computer Click Shut DownPower Index
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