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HP C2L36UA#ABA, C7S02UA#ABA, C2M17UA#ABA 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. To change the power plan, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options.

The following power plans are available:

●HP Recommended (recommended). Automatically balances performance with energy consumption on capable hardware.

●Power saver. Saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness where possible.

●High performance. Favors performance, but may use more energy. Your battery will not last as long between charges using this power plan. Click Show additional plans to select this power plan.

You can also create your own power plan and customize it to how you use the computer for your needs.

To use Power Options in the Control Panel, on the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Power Options.

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HP C2L36UA#ABA, C7S02UA#ABA, C2M17UA#ABA manual Selecting a power plan

Contents

User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Protecting your WLAN Using the integrated numeric keypad Improving performance Creating recovery media and backups Page Best practices 1 Starting rightFun things to do Contents More HP resourcesResource country/us/en/wwcontactus.htmlFinding your hardware and software information 2 Getting to know your computerFront Locating hardwaresee Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Right sidesee Using a USB device on page see Using a USB device on pageAC adapter light Left side Left sidesee Using a USB device on page Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer RearDisplay TouchPad Initiating Sleep and Hibernation on page Lightssee Managing power on page Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Hibernation on pagefn key Keysesc key num lock key 14 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computerBottom BottomLabels Connecting to a wireless network 3 Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Using a WLANUsing operating system controls Protecting 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 Connecting to a wired networkMultimedia Features 4 Enjoying entertainment featuresinformation, see the Regulatory, Safety and Using the webcamdevice on page fn keyConnecting speakers Using audioConnecting headphones Connecting a microphoneChecking the sound Using video2. Select Hardware and Sound Sound 2. Select Hardware and Sound SoundConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an HDMI device Managing your audio and video files Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyConfiguring audio settings with HDMI TV 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Turning the TouchPad off or on Using the TouchPad2. Select Synaptics TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping Pinching/zooming Scrolling2-finger click select models only Rotating select models onlyRight-edge swipe Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Left-edge swipe Top-edge swipeUsing the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the hot keys Using the integrated numeric keypad6 Managing power Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only 2. Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Power Options Setting password protection on wakeup3. In the left pane, click Choose what the power button does 4. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailableUsing the power meter and power settings Selecting a power plan Factory-sealed battery Running on battery powerRemoving a user-replaceable battery Finding battery informationIdentifying low battery levels Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is availableStoring a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models only Page Shutting down turning off the computer 7 Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc 4. On the Local Disk C Properties window, select Advanced Sharing Sharing data and drives and accessing software5. Check Share this folder 2. Select Open Network and Sharing CenterHandling drives 8 Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drive 6. Remove the 4 screws 1 from the hard drive bracket To install a hard drive, reverse this procedure7. Remove the hard drive bracket 2 from the hard drive 8. Disconnect the hard drive cable 3 from the hard driveUsing Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Defragmenter Adding or replacing memory modules Improving performance 8. Insert a new memory module64 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer 9. Replace the service door 10. Replace the battery12. Turn on the computer Cleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning your computerCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Computer risk 9 Securing your computer and informationSecurity feature Setting Windows passwords Using passwordsSetting Setup Utility BIOS passwords Using the fingerprint readerSetting up Windows logon Using HP SimplePass select models onlyUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Registering fingerprintsUsing firewall software Using Internet security softwareUsing antivirus software Securing your wireless network Installing software updatesInstalling Windows updates Installing HP and third-party software updateson page Using an optional security cable lockStarting Setup Utility BIOS 10 Using Setup Utility BIOS and System DiagnosticsUpdating the BIOS Determining the BIOS versionDownloading a BIOS update Using System Diagnostics 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering See Creating HP Recovery media on page Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page Restore and recoveryRemove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery2. Click Settings 2. Click SettingsWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing HP Recovery media to recover on page Removing the HP Recovery partitionChanging the computer boot order Input power 12 Specifications86 Chapter 12 Specifications Operating environment13 Electrostatic Discharge Index J jacks M maintenancePage WLAN device WLAN antennas, identifyingWLAN label zooming TouchPad gesture