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.
Using power plans
A power plan is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Power plans can help you conserve power or maximize performance.
Viewing the current power plan
Use any of the following methods:
●Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
●Log on as an administrator, select Start, select Control Panel, and then select Power Options.
Selecting a different power plan
Use any of the following methods:
●Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list.
●Log on as an administrator, select Start, select Control Panel, select Power Options, and then select an item from the list.
Customizing power plans
1.Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options.
– or –
Log on as an administrator, select Start, select Control Panel, and then select 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, follow these steps:
1.Log on as an administrator, select Start, select Control Panel, and then select Power Options.
2.In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup.
3.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 4.
4.Click Save changes.
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