Viewing charge displays | HP Power Management guide

Viewing charge displays

To view information about the status of any battery in the computer, follow either of these steps:

●Double-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

– or –

●Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter tab.

Interpreting charge indicators

Most charge indicators report battery status as both a percentage and as the number of minutes of charge remaining:

●The percentage indicates the approximate amount of charge remaining in the battery.

●The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery if the battery continues to provide power at the current level. For example, the time remaining will decrease when you start playing a DVD and will increase when you stop playing a DVD.

When a battery is charging, a lightning bolt icon may be superimposed over the battery icon on the Power Meter screen.

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Contents

Power Management First Edition January Document Part Number Table of contents Index Power control and light locations Component Description Power control and light locations Power sources Task Recommended power source Connecting the AC adapter Standby and hibernation Standby Hibernation When you leave your work When a reliable power supply is unavailableInitiating standby, hibernation or shutdown Page Power settings Using emergency shutdown proceduresTurning the computer or display on or off Initiating or resuming from standby Stand by Initiating or restoring from hibernation Select Hibernate Power options Accessing Power Options Properties Displaying the Power Meter icon Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check box Setting or changing a power scheme Setting a security prompt Power Processor performance controls Batteries Inserting or removing a battery Charging a battery Monitoring the charge of the batteryObtaining accurate charge information Displaying charge information on the screen Viewing charge displays Managing low-battery conditions Identifying low-battery conditionsLow-battery condition Critical low-battery condition Resolving low-battery conditions When external power is availableWhen a charged battery is available When no power source is available Calibrating a battery When to calibrateHow to calibrate Charging the battery Discharging the battery Recharging the battery Conserving battery power Conserving power as you workSelecting power conservation settings Storing a battery Disposing of a used battery Index AC adapter