NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen.
Using the power meter and power settings
The power meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge.
●To reveal the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, point over the power meter icon.
●To use Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list.
Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. The icon also reveals a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level.
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
5.Click Save changes.
Using battery power
WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.
The computer runs on battery power whenever it is not plugged into external AC power. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, running programs, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work in case of a power outage. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power, the computer automatically switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected on the computer or an AC power loss occurs.
NOTE: When you disconnect AC power, the display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life.
Factory-sealed battery (select models only)
To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Help and Support. To access battery information, select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal, and Mechanical. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. If Battery Check indicates that your battery should be replaced, contact support.
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