Using The Power Icon; Using Power Management; Viewing The Current Power Management Settings; Changing The Current Power Management Settings - HP ProBook 5220m - Notebook PC User Manual

Using the Power icon

The Power icon is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The Power icon allows
you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and then select a different power
plan.
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To display the percentage of remaining battery charge, click the Power icon, and then click
Information.
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To access Power Management Preferences, click the Power icon, and then click Preferences.

Using power management

Power management is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power.
Power management can help you conserve power or maximize performance.
You can customize power management settings.

Viewing the current power management settings

Click the Power icon, located on the far right of the taskbar, and then click Preferences.
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Changing the current power management settings

1. Click the Power icon, located on the far right of the taskbar, and then click Preferences.
2. Change the Running on AC, Running on Battery, and General settings, as needed.

Using external AC power

External AC power is supplied through one of the following devices:
WARNING!
a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.
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Approved AC adapter
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Optional docking device (select models only) or expansion product
Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions:
WARNING!
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When you are charging or calibrating a battery
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When you are installing or modifying system software
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When you are writing information to a CD, DVD, or BD
When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur:
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The battery begins to charge.
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If the computer is turned on, the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance.
When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur:
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The computer switches to battery power.
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The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. To increase display
brightness, press the
To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer,
Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard an aircraft.
fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter.
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