HP Folio B0N00LAABM, Folio 13-2000 manual Using the power meter

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Using the power meter

The power meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge.

●To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon.

●To access Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list.

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.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Hdmi Handling drives Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Appendix B Cleaning your computer Page Introduction Important first stepsFinding information ResourceResource Select Start Help and Support User GuidesTouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Component DescriptionLights Initiating Sleep or Hibernation onButtons and other top components Keys Fn keyRight side Left side Display Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamRear Bottom Labels ComponentUsing an Internet service provider NetworkingIdentifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionIcon Name Description Using HP Connection Manager Using a WlanTurning wireless devices on or off Using operating system controlsConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANUsing the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Pointing devices and keyboardTurning the TouchPad off or on TouchPad light Icon DescriptionNavigating SelectingUsing TouchPad gestures Scrolling Using the action keys Using the keyboardIcon Key Description Turns the wireless feature on or off Using the hotkeysMutes or restores speaker sound Function Hotkey DescriptionUsing the media activity controls Multimedia and other featuresAudio Adjusting the volume Checking audio functions on the computerIntel Wireless Display select models only WebcamConfiguring audio for Hdmi HdmiManaging power Initiating Sleep or Hibernation Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the power meter Selecting a power plan Conserving battery power Running on battery powerFinding battery information Identifying low battery levelsRunning on external AC power Resolving a low battery levelTroubleshooting an AC adapter HP CoolSense Refreshing your software content Starting your computer with Rapid Start Technology Shutting down the computer Select Start Shut downExternal cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cardsInserting a digital card Using a USB device Removing a digital cardConnecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceUsing optional external devices Using optional external drivesDrives Handling drivesComputer risk Security feature Securing your computer and informationPassword Function Using passwordsSetting Windows passwords Locating your security software select models onlySetting passwords in Setup Utility Bios BiosUsing antivirus software Using Internet security softwareUsing firewall software Securing your wireless network Installing software updatesInstalling Windows security updates Installing HP and third-party software updatesBacking up your software applications and information Backup and recovery Creating restore media Restoring the systemPerforming a system recovery Using the dedicated recovery partitionRestoring using the restore media Backing up and recovering your informationChanging the computer boot order Using Windows Backup and Restore Create a system restore point Using Windows system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Restore to a previous date and timeStarting Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of Setup Utility BiosRestoring factory settings in Setup Utility Bios Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility BiosDisplaying system information Updating the Bios Exiting Setup Utility BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainMain menu Bios Setup MenuDiagnostics menu Security menuUsing System Diagnostics Computer is unable to start up Troubleshooting and supportTroubleshooting Computer screen is blankComputer is unusually warm Computer is on but not respondingAn external device is not working Wireless network connection is not working Contacting customer support Cleaning the sides and cover Cleaning your computerCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with the computer Appendix C Traveling with the computer Updating programs and drivers Electrostatic Discharge Input power SpecificationsDC plug of external HP power supply Operating environment Bios IndexLabels