HP R3000Z, R3065US, R3070US, R3060US manual Setting Power Preferences, Accessing Power Options Window

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Power

Setting Power Preferences

Many of the default power settings, such as timeouts, alarms, and power button settings, can be changed in the Power Options window. For example, you can set an audio alert to warn you when the battery reaches a low-power condition.

On some notebook models, processor performance can also be managed in the Power Options window. For details, see “Processor Performance Controls” later in this chapter.

Accessing Power Options Window

To access the Power Options window:

Select the Power Meter icon on the taskbar, or

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

Displaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar

To show the Power Meter icon on the taskbar:

1.Access the Power Options window (see previous section).

2.Select the Advanced tab.

3.Select the Always Show Icon on the Taskbar check box.

4.Select the OK button.

The Power Meter icon changes shape to indicate whether the notebook is running on battery power or external power. Select the icon at any time to display the Power Options window.

If you cannot see an icon that you have placed on the taskbar, the icon may be hidden. Select the arrow or thick vertical bar on the taskbar and expand to view the icons.

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Contents Software Guide Page Contents Security MultimediaSoftware Updates and Restorations Playing DVDs and Video CDs with InterVideoIndex Selecting a Power Source Task Use This Power SourceStandby Standby, Hibernation and ShutdownHibernation Shutdown When Resuming After a Short Interval When Resuming After a Week or MoreWhen External Power Supply Is Disrupted or Uncertain Choosing Standby, Hibernation or ShutdownStandby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures When Using Infrared or Drive MediaIdentifying Power Controls and Indicators Task Procedure Results Using the Default Power SettingsTurning the Notebook or Display On or Off Task Procedure Result Initiating or Resuming from HibernationUsing Emergency Shutdown Procedures Initiating or Resuming from StandbyAccessing Power Options Window Setting Power PreferencesDisplaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar Setting or Changing a Power Scheme Using a Security PasswordAccessing Windows XP Processor Controls Processor Performance ControlsPower Scheme AC Power Battery Power Security Security Features Quick Reference To Protect Against This Risk Use This FeatureForgotten Passwords About PasswordsAbout QuickLock Fn+F6 Setting, Changing or Deleting Power-On Passwords About Power-On PasswordsSetting a Power-On Password Changing a Power-On Password Entering Power-On Passwords Deleting a Power-On PasswordSetting, Changing or Deleting Administrator Passwords About Administrator PasswordsSetting an Administrator Password Changing an Administrator Password Deleting an Administrator Password Using Other Device Security Entering Administrator PasswordsSetting System Information Options Using System InformationProtecting System Information Protecting Your Notebook Using Security Software Measures Step Use this Security Measure For More InformationConnecting an Optional Security Cable Using CDs and DVDs Protecting PlaybackUsing Hotkeys Observing the Copyright WarningIdentifying the notebook multimedia hotkeys Playing CDs Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media PlayerGeneral DVD Tips Using DVD Region Settings Playing DVDs or Video CDsUsing InterVideo WinDVD Creator Select Models Changing Region SettingsPreparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator Choosing Recording MediaSonic RecordNow Creating DVDs and Video CDsSoftware Updates Restorations Updating SoftwareAccessing Notebook Product Information Accessing Notebook ROM InformationDownloading and Installing Software Updates Downloading and Installing ROM Updates Downloading ROM Update Installing ROM Update Downloading and Installing Other Software Recovery Procedures Before You Begin Step Description Refer toSetting a Restore Point Using the System Restore UtilityRestoring to a Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers Repairing or Reinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard DriveRepairing or Reinstalling Operating System Repairing the Operating System About Operating System Reinstallation Backing Up Your DataReinstalling the Operating System Turn on the notebook by briefly pressing the power button Reinstalling Other Software Updating Reinstalled SoftwareConfiguring Your Notebook Installing a Retail Version of an Operating SystemOpening the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Setting Description Default Main MenuBoot Menu Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings Using the Help and Support CenterExiting the Setup Utility Software Updates and Restorations Using Support Telephone Numbers Obtaining Support Telephone NumbersPreparing to Call Technical Support Index Fn 3-3 hotkeys 3-3prt sc Index-3 Index-4
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