HP g6-1d73us Using HP Power Manager (select models only), Setting password protection on wakeup, Customizing power plans

Customizing power plans

To customize a power plan:

1.Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options.

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

2.Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings.

3.Change the settings as needed.

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

Setting password protection on wakeup

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

1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.

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

3.Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable.

4.Click Require a password (recommended).

NOTE: If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account password, click 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.Click Save changes.

Using HP Power Manager (select models only)

Power Manager allows you to select a power plan to optimize your computer's power consumption and battery charge. The following power plans are available:

●Power saver

●HP Recommended

●High performance

To start Power Manager when Windows is running:

▲Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager.

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