HP mt40 Mobile Using power plans, Setting password protection on wakeup, Customizing power plans

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Different power 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 or critical battery level.

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.

Viewing the current power plan

Use any of the following methods:

●Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

●Log on as an administrator, select Start, select Control Panel, and then select Power Options.

Selecting a different power plan

Use any of the following methods:

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

●Log on as an administrator, select Start, select Control Panel, select Power Options, and then select an item from the list.

Customizing power plans

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

– or –

Log on as an administrator, select Start, select Control Panel, and then select Power Options.

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

3.Change the settings as needed.

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

Setting password protection on wakeup

To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep, follow these steps:

1.Log on as an administrator, select Start, select Control Panel, and then select Power Options.

2.In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup.

3.Click Require a password (recommended).

NOTE: If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account password, click Create or change your user account password, and then follow the on- screen instructions. If you do not need to create or change a user account password, go to step 4.

4.Click Save changes.

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Contents HP mt40 Mobile Thin Client Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VMware View Manager Connecting to a local area network Inserting a digital card Removing a digital card Routine care Page Finding information WelcomeWelcome File-Based Write Filter Using the File-Based Write Filter command line utilityHP Write Filters Using the File-Based Write Filter status utility Using the File-Based Write Filter configuration interfaceEnhanced Write Filter Using the Enhanced Write Filter command line utilityAll Using the Enhanced Write Filter configuration interfaceEnable/Disable EWF Using the Enhanced Write Filter status utilityLocal drives ConfigurationDrive Z Drive CRoaming profiles Saving filesMapping network drives Applications Microsoft Internet Explorer HP ThinState CaptureHP ThinState Deploy Windows Media Player VMware View Manager Identifying the hotkeys Using the keyboardKeyboard and pointing devices Keyboard and pointing devices Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Turn the TouchPad off and onSelecting NavigatingShutting down the computer PowerUsing power-saving states Setting power optionsUsing the power meter Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planInserting or removing the battery Using battery powerDisplaying the remaining battery charge Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Storing a user-replaceable battery select models only Conserving battery powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Resolving a low battery levelUsing external AC power Testing an AC adapter Multimedia Using multimediaUsing the audio features Using the audio-out headphone jack Using the audio-in microphone jackUsing the external monitor port Using the video featuresAdjusting the volume DisplayPort About integrated wireless devices WirelessUsing wireless controls Using WlanSetting up a Wlan Using wireless security features Connecting to a WlanPage Local area network LAN Connecting to a local area networkProtecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsUsing administrator and user passwords Automatic logonUsing a setup password Setting passwords in Computer SetupAdministrator logon Manual logonEntering a setup password Using a power-on passwordManaging a setup password Requiring a power-on password at restart Managing a power-on passwordEntering a power-on password Installing a security cable Connecting a USB device Connecting hardwareUsing a USB device Securing USB ports Using the USB Storage Options utilityUsing Media Card Reader cards Removing a digital card Inserting a digital cardConfiguring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCardsInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Handling drives Hardware upgradesRemoving the service door Removing or replacing the service doorReplacing the service door Removing the hard drive Replacing the hard driveInstalling a hard drive Replacing an optical drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bayReplacing memory modules Remove the service door see Removing the service door on Using optical drives select models only Inserting an optical disc CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD or DVD When the disc tray opensWhen the disc tray does not open Using optional external devices Using external drivesUsing Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Bios Setup Menu Updating the BiosUsing Advanced System Diagnostics Cleaning products Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Cleaning the displayTraveling with the computer Cleaning the sides and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Page Computer is unable to start up TroubleshootingQuick troubleshooting Computer is on but is not responding Computer screen is blankSome external devices are not working Wireless network connection is not workingComputer is unusually warm Index BiosJacks
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mt40 Mobile specifications

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