HP CQ20 manual Using the battery meter, Click the Notification Area tab

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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 critical battery level.

To hide or display the battery meter icon:

1.Right-click the taskbar, and then click Properties.

2.Click the Notification Area tab.

3.Under System icons, clear the Power check box to hide the battery meter icon, or select the Power check box to display the battery meter icon.

4.Click OK.

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Contents Power Management Second Edition July Document Part Number Product notice Iv Product notice Table of contents Shutting down the computer Setting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Click the Notification Area tab Using the battery meterViewing the current power plan Using power plansSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Identifying low battery levels Managing low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Calibrating a battery Fully charge the batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and Sleep Fully recharge the batteryConserving battery power Storing a battery Disposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Click Shut Down Shutting down the computerIndex Power
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