HP CQ32 manual Using the battery meter, Using power plans, Initiating and exiting Hibernation

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When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working.

NOTE: If you have set a password to be required when the computer exits Sleep, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen.

Initiating and exiting Hibernation

The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on battery power, 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level.

Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel.

To initiate Hibernation:

Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. To exit Hibernation:

Briefly press the power button.

When the computer exits Hibernation, the power light turns on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working.

NOTE: If you have set a password to be required when the computer exits Hibernation, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen.

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.

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 and maximize computer performance.

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Contents Compaq Presario Notebook PC Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives 101 111 Identifying hardware FeaturesTouchPad ComponentsTop components Lights Button and speakers Fn key KeysDisplay Front component Right-side components Left-side components Rear component Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Labels Networking Using wireless devicesUsing the wireless action key Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless controls Using operating system controls Using HP Wireless AssistantSetting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityRoaming to another network Connecting to a WlanBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyCannot connect to a Wlan Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred wireless networkNetwork icon is not displayed Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerConnecting to a local area network Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadSelecting Scrolling Using TouchPad gesturesRotating Connecting an external mouseUsing the action keys Using the keyboardIcon Function Hotkey Description Using the hotkeysPage Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia featuresEnvironmental Notices Identifying your multimedia componentsAdjusting the volume Using the media activity action keys Multimedia software Using CyberLink PowerDVD softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a discChecking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveDVD±RW/R Using optical discsDVD±R discs Selecting the right discCD-R discs CD-RW discsBlu-ray Disc Playing a CD, DVD, or BDLightScribe DVD+R discs Page Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlayCopying a CD or DVD Observing the copyright warningCreating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Webcam tips Webcam select models onlyAdjusting webcam properties Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play automatically Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyRemove any discs from the optical drive Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Obtaining the latest HP device driversInitiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meterUsing power plans Customizing power plans Viewing the current power planSelecting a different power plan Connecting the AC adapter Using external AC powerTesting an AC adapter Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeFinding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Discharge the battery Disable Hibernation and SleepReenable Hibernation and Sleep Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Fully recharge the batteryShutting down the computer Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Page Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Using external drives Page Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page External devices and external media cards Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsPower-on password Administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityChanging the language of Setup Utility Displaying system information Restoring default settings in Setup UtilitySecurity menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility Main menuDiagnostics menu System Configuration menuSoftware updates Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Updating programs and drivers Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Restore to a previous date and time Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Create a system restore pointRecovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoveryIndex Symbols/NumericsDVD Hdmi
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