Power management | HP 13 specification

Adjusting webcam properties	37
6 Power management
Setting power devices	39
Using power-saving states	39
Initiating and exiting Sleep	39
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	40
Conserving power	40
Using the battery meter	40
Using power plans	41
Viewing the current power plan	41
Selecting a different power plan	41
Customizing power plans	41
Setting password protection on wakeup	42
Using external AC power	42
Connecting AC power	43
Testing an AC adapter	44
Using battery power	44
Identifying batteries	44
Finding battery information in Help and Support	45
Using Battery Check	45
Displaying the remaining battery charge	45
Removing or inserting the primary battery	45
Charging a battery	46
Maximizing battery discharge time	47
Managing low battery levels	47
Identifying low battery levels	47
Resolving a low battery level	49
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	49
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is
available	49
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is
available	49
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit
Hibernation	49
Using the accessory battery (select models only)	49
Identifying the accessory battery components	50
Inserting or removing an accessory battery	50
Battery charging and discharging sequence	52
Calibrating a battery	52
Storing a battery	53
Disposing of a used battery	53
Replacing the battery	53
Shutting down the computer	53

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HP 13 manual Power management

Contents

HP Envy 13 User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives and external devices Appendix B Backup and recovery Page TouchPad Identifying hardwareComponents Top components Description TouchPad buttons Component Description Lights Button Keys Front components Left-side components Right-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Labels Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Using wireless devices Wireless and local area networkIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless key Using the wireless controls Using Wireless Assistant software Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a Wlan Roaming to another network Using the Voodoo Power Adapter select models only Identifying the adapter components Connecting the adapter Troubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter Cannot connect to a preferred network Using Bluetooth wireless devicesTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Current Wlan network security codes are unavailable Network icon for Wlan is not displayed Cannot connect to the wireless router Connecting to a local area network LANWlan connection is very weak Using TouchPad gestures Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPad Scrolling Icon Description Using the action keys Using the hotkeys Hotkey Description Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPage Adjusting the volume Multimedia featuresMultimedia Multimedia software Using the media activity keys Using multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Using Beats Audio Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorIdentifying Beats Audio icons Connecting an Hdmi device Webcam Configuring audio for Hdmi Webcam tips Adjusting webcam propertiesPage Initiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power devices Using power-saving states Using the battery meter Conserving powerInitiating and exiting Hibernation Customizing power plans Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeup Using external AC power Connecting AC power Testing an AC adapter Using battery powerIdentifying batteries Removing or inserting the primary battery Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Using the accessory battery select models only Inserting or removing an accessory battery Identifying the accessory battery componentsPage Battery charging and discharging sequence Calibrating a battery Shutting down the computer Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Click Shut down Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives and external devices Drives Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using Disk Cleanup Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Managing power with a parked hard drive Using the external optical drive select models only Using external drivesConnecting optional external drives Sharing optical drives Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cards Removing a digital card Inserting a digital card Pull the digital card from the slot External devices Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in Windows Managing an administrator password Administrator password Power-on password Using antivirus software Installing critical security updates Using firewall softwareInstalling an optional security cable Page Changing the language of Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Using Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Main menu Setup Utility MenusExiting Setup Utility System Configuration menu Diagnostics menu Updating the BiosUpdating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Determining the Bios versionPage Creating recovery discs Backup and recovery Backing up your information Create a system restore point Using Windows Backup and RestoreUsing system restore points When to create restore points Recovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoveryRestore to a previous date and time Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window USB Index Wlan Hdmi