HP DV6-3225DX Using the battery meter, Using power plans, Initiating and exiting Hibernation

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When the computer exits Sleep, the Power light illuminates, and you return to the screen where you entered Sleep.

NOTE: If a password is required when exiting Sleep, enter your Windows password at the prompt.

Initiating and exiting Hibernation

Hibernation initiates after 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level.

Power settings and timeouts are 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, press the Power button. The power light illuminates, and you return to the screen where you entered Hibernation.

NOTE: If a password is required when exiting Hibernation, enter your Windows password at the prompt.

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 then select an item from the list.

Different Battery Meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. The icons also display 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, which is the arrow at the left side of the notification area.

2.Click Customize notification icons.

3.Under the Behaviors column, 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 or maximize performance.

You can change power plan settings or create your own power plan.

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Contents Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Page Select Start Control Panel System and Security FeaturesIdentifying hardware TouchPad Select Mouse settingsComponents Top componentsDescription Function TouchPad buttonsLights Options Buttons and Fingerprint Reader select models onlyEsc key KeysRight-side components Front componentsLeft-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Additional hardware components Labels Using wireless devices Wireless, local area network, and modemUsing the wireless key Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless controls Click Properties Using HP Wireless AssistantUsing operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another network Connecting to a WlanBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadScrolling Using TouchPad gesturesTurning the TouchPad on and off Rotating PinchingCalibrating the touchscreen Using the touchscreen select models onlyPerforming clicks Performing actions on the touchscreenSetting touchscreen preferences Using the action keysConnecting an external mouse Prt sc Using the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components See Regulatory, Safety and Environmental NoticesAdjusting the volume Using the media activity keys Multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a discChecking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder AudioVideo Connecting an external monitor or projectorConfiguring audio for Hdmi select models only Connecting an Hdmi deviceClick Playback devices WebcamInitiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesClick Customize notification icons Using the battery meterUsing power plans Initiating and exiting HibernationCustomizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Displaying the remaining battery charge Using battery powerFinding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckInserting or removing the battery Maximizing battery discharge time Charging a batteryResolving a low battery level Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Click Change advanced power settings Calibrating a batterySelect Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options Replacing the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryClick Shut down Switching between graphics modes select models onlyShutting down the computer Page Handling drives DrivesSelect Start Computer Identifying the installed optical driveUsing optical discs Optical driveSelecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Blu-ray discs BD Playing a CD, DVD, or BDSelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Configuring AutoPlayChanging DVD region settings Copying a CD or DVD Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2GoObserving the copyright warning Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Using external drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionManaging power with a parked hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay Page Page External devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using an eSATA deviceConnecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsExternal media cards Removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Protecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsAdministrator password Setting passwords in Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the Fingerprint Reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyRegistering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Cannot connect to a Wlan TroubleshootingCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred networkNetwork icon is not displayed Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerSelecting Start Control Panel System and Security Computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD driveCD, DVD, or BD does not play Selecting Advanced Settings Monitor tabDVD or BD movie stops, 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