HP dv7-7135us, B5R45UA manual Selecting a power plan

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Selecting a power plan

A power plan manages how the computer uses power and helps you conserve power and maximize performance.

The following power plans are available:

●HP Recommended. Automatically balances performance with energy conservation.

●Power Saver. Saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness.

●High Performance. Favors performance, but may use more energy.

You can also create your own power plan and customize it to suit your needs.

Use HP Power Manager (select models only) or Windows Control Panel to select a power plan or to create your own plan.

To start HP Power Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager.

To access the Power Options in the Control Panel, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and then select a power plan from the list.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using Sleep or Hibernation Managing and sharing information Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Best practices Starting rightFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsFinding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerFront Component DescriptionRight side Using Sleep or Hibernation onGetting to know your computer Left side Rear Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCam DisplayTouchPad TopSleep or Hibernation on LightsButtons, speakers, and fingerprint reader Or see Managing power onSound Beats Audio Control Panel KeysBy selecting Start Control Panel Hardware Num lock key Bottom Component LabelsUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using operating system controls Using the wireless buttonUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using an Internet service provider Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Multimedia Features Enjoying entertainment featuresUsing audio Using the webcamConnecting headphones Connecting speakersConnecting a microphone Using Beats AudioConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Using videoChecking the sound IconDefinitionConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyUsing the keyboard and pointing devices Using ALT GR key combinations Using the keyboardUsing the action keys Icon Key DescriptionFunction Hot key Description Using the hot keysSelect Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Beats Audio Control PanelUsing the integrated numeric keypad Using the keypadTurning the TouchPad off or on Using the TouchPadSelecting NavigatingUsing TouchPad gestures Pinching/Zooming ScrollingFlicking RotatingManaging power Initiating and exiting Sleep Using Sleep or HibernationInitiating and exiting Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeupUsing the power meter Selecting a power plan Finding battery information Running on battery powerRemoving a user-replaceable battery Identifying low battery levels Conserving battery powerStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external powerUsing HP CoolSense select models only Select Start Shut down Shutting down the computerConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionRemoving a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing digital storage cards Using optical drives Removing an optical disc Inserting an optical discSharing drives on the network Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drive Page Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing Disk Defragmenter Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Traveling with or shipping your computer Locating your security software Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Password Function Using passwordsSetting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using the fingerprint readerUsing HP SimplePass Using Internet security softwareUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Registering fingerprintsUsing antivirus software Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing Windows security updatesBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Starting Setup Utility Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionSelect Start Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Creating backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating recovery media to recover the original system What you need to knowCreating a system restore point Creating system restore pointsBacking up system and personal information Tips for a successful backupCreating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Restoring to a previous system restore point Restore and recoveryRecovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering using the recovery media Recovering using HP Recovery partition select models onlyChanging the computer boot order Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Troubleshooting and support Wireless connection problems TroubleshootingDisc drive problems Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred network Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerNetwork status icon is not displayed Audio problemsPower management problems Troubleshooting an AC adapter Resolving a low battery levelContacting customer support Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosHdmi