HP CQ60-422DX, CQ60-615DX, CQ60-514NR, CQ60-423DX manual Using the battery meter

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Using the battery meter

The battery meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan.

To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon.

To access Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list.

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

To hide or display the battery meter icon:

1.Right-click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the left side of the notification area).

2.Click Customize notification icons.

3.Under Behaviors, select Show icons and notifications for the Power icon.

4.Click OK.

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Power Management Product notice Table of contents Index Using power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meter Customizing power plans Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planSetting password protection on wakeup Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Page Charging a battery Identifying low battery levels Managing low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Fully recharge the battery Discharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Click Save changes Storing a battery Conserving battery powerDisposing of a used battery Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Click Shut down Shutting down the computerIndex Power
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