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HP R3000Z, R3065US, R3070US, R3060US manual Setting Power Preferences, Accessing Power Options Window

Models: R3006AP R3017AP R3004XX R3010EA R3016AP R3030US R3000Z R3004US R3039EA R3060EA R3013AP R3023AP R3000T R3050EA R3009AP R3024AP R3010AP R3056RS R3070US R3012AP R3065US R3018AP R3002AP R3003AP R3050US R3000 (AMD) R3040EA R3008AP R3007AP R3030EA R3002 R3000 (Intel) R3001US R3060US R3011AP R3014AP R3005AP R3004AP R3057EA R3021AP R3001AP R3003US R3003XX

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Power

Setting Power Preferences

Many of the default power settings, such as timeouts, alarms, and power button settings, can be changed in the Power Options window. For example, you can set an audio alert to warn you when the battery reaches a low-power condition.

✎On some notebook models, processor performance can also be managed in the Power Options window. For details, see “Processor Performance Controls” later in this chapter.

Accessing Power Options Window

To access the Power Options window:

■Select the Power Meter icon on the taskbar, or

■Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.

Displaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar

To show the Power Meter icon on the taskbar:

1.Access the Power Options window (see previous section).

2.Select the Advanced tab.

3.Select the Always Show Icon on the Taskbar check box.

4.Select the OK button.

✎The Power Meter icon changes shape to indicate whether the notebook is running on battery power or external power. Select the icon at any time to display the Power Options window.

✎If you cannot see an icon that you have placed on the taskbar, the icon may be hidden. Select the arrow or thick vertical bar on the taskbar and expand to view the icons.

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HP R3000Z, R3065US, R3002 Setting Power Preferences, Accessing Power Options Window, Displaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar

Contents

Software Guide Page Contents Security Multimedia Software Updates and Restorations Playing DVDs and Video CDs with InterVideo Index Selecting a Power Source Task Use This Power Source Standby Standby, Hibernation and ShutdownHibernation Shutdown When Resuming After a Short Interval When Resuming After a Week or MoreWhen External Power Supply Is Disrupted or Uncertain Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures When Using Infrared or Drive Media Identifying Power Controls and Indicators Task Procedure Results Using the Default Power SettingsTurning the Notebook or Display On or Off Task Procedure Result Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures Initiating or Resuming from Standby Accessing Power Options Window Setting Power PreferencesDisplaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar Setting or Changing a Power Scheme Using a Security Password Accessing Windows XP Processor Controls Processor Performance Controls Power Scheme AC Power Battery Power Security Security Features Quick Reference To Protect Against This Risk Use This Feature Forgotten Passwords About PasswordsAbout QuickLock Fn+F6 Setting, Changing or Deleting Power-On Passwords About Power-On PasswordsSetting a Power-On Password Changing a Power-On Password Entering Power-On Passwords Deleting a Power-On Password Setting, Changing or Deleting Administrator Passwords About Administrator PasswordsSetting an Administrator Password Changing an Administrator Password Deleting an Administrator Password Using Other Device Security Entering Administrator Passwords Setting System Information Options Using System InformationProtecting System Information Protecting Your Notebook Using Security Software Measures Step Use this Security Measure For More Information Connecting an Optional Security Cable Using CDs and DVDs Protecting Playback Using Hotkeys Observing the Copyright Warning Identifying the notebook multimedia hotkeys Playing CDs Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media PlayerGeneral DVD Tips Using DVD Region Settings Playing DVDs or Video CDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator Select Models Changing Region Settings Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator Choosing Recording Media Sonic RecordNow Creating DVDs and Video CDs Software Updates Restorations Updating Software Accessing Notebook Product Information Accessing Notebook ROM Information Downloading and Installing Software Updates Downloading and Installing ROM Updates Downloading ROM Update Installing ROM Update Downloading and Installing Other Software Recovery Procedures Before You Begin Step Description Refer to Setting a Restore Point Using the System Restore UtilityRestoring to a Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers Repairing or Reinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive Repairing or Reinstalling Operating System Repairing the Operating System About Operating System Reinstallation Backing Up Your Data Reinstalling the Operating System Turn on the notebook by briefly pressing the power button Reinstalling Other Software Updating Reinstalled Software Configuring Your Notebook Installing a Retail Version of an Operating SystemOpening the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Setting Description Default Main Menu Boot Menu Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings Using the Help and Support CenterExiting the Setup Utility Software Updates and Restorations Using Support Telephone Numbers Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers Preparing to Call Technical Support Index Fn 3-3 hotkeys 3-3prt sc Index-3 Index-4