Customizing power plans

1.Tap the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then tap More power options.

– or –

Tap Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.

2.Tap a power plan, and then tap Change plan settings.

3.Change the settings as needed.

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

Setting password protection on wakeup

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

1.Tap the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then tap More power options.

– or –

Tap Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.

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

3.Tap Change settings that are currently unavailable.

4.Tap Require a password (recommended).

NOTE: If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account password, tap 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 5.

5.Tap Save changes.

Using battery power

WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the Slate.

The Slate runs on battery power whenever it is not plugged into external power. Slate battery life varies, depending on power management settings, running programs, display brightness, external devices connected to the Slate, and other factors.

If the Slate contains a charged battery and the Slate is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the Slate switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the Slate.

NOTE: When you disconnect AC power, the display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. For information on increasing or decreasing display brightness, refer to The Basics guide.

Displaying the remaining battery charge

▲Move the pointer over the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

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