Accessing The Power Options Properties; Displaying The Power Meter Icon - HP Compaq NC6110 Hardware And Software Manual

Accessing the Power Options Properties

To access the Power Options Properties:
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Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area
(at the far right of the taskbar), and then select Adjust Power
Properties.
– or –
■
Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options.

Displaying the Power Meter Icon

By default, the Power Meter icon appears in your notification
area, at the far right of the taskbar. The icon changes shape to
indicate whether the notebook is running on a battery pack or
external power.
To hide or show the Power Meter icon in the notification area:
1. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area,
and, then click Adjust Power Properties.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. Select or clear the Always show icon on the taskbar
check box.
4. Select Apply and then click OK.
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If you cannot see an icon you have placed in the notification area
(at the far right of the taskbar), the icon may be hidden. Click the
arrow in the notification area to view hidden icons.
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