Selecting a different power plan

To select a different power plan:

Click the Battery Meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the task bar, and then select a power plan from the list.

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Select Start >Control Panel >System and Security>Options, and then select a power plan from the list.

Customizing power plans

To customize a power plan:

1.Click the Battery Meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the task bar, 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 then make changes.

Setting password protection on wakeup

To set a password prompt when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation:

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).

5.Click Save changes.

Using external AC power

WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.

WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while on board an aircraft.

External AC power is supplied through:

An approved AC adapter

An optional docking device or expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power:

When charging or calibrating a battery.

When installing or modifying system software.

When writing information to a CD or DVD.

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