Customizing Power Plans; Setting Password Protection On Wakeup; Using Battery Power - HP Touchsmart TM2 User Manual

Customizing power plans

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Setting password protection on wakeup

To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow
these steps:
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Using battery power

When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the
computer runs on battery power. When the computer is plugged into external AC power, the computer
runs on AC power.
If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the
AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the
computer.
NOTE:
increase display brightness, press the
You can keep a battery in the computer or in storage, depending on how you work. 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. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the
computer is off and unplugged from external power.
WARNING!
replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.
Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the
computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.
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Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and then select a power
plan from the list.
Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options.
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Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings.
Change the settings as needed.
To change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your changes.
Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup.
Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
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 5.
Click Save changes.
The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you disconnect AC power. To
To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a
increase screen brightness key or reconnect the AC adapter.
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