Selecting A Different Power Plan; Customizing Power Plans; Setting Password Protection On Wakeup; Using External Ac Power - HP Pavilion DM4-1050 User Manual

Selecting a different power plan

Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list.
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– or –
Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and then select a
power plan from the list.

Customizing power plans

1. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options.
– or –
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 make your
changes.

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:
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.
5. Click Save changes.

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.
● Approved AC adapter
●
Optional docking device or expansion product
Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions:
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If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account
To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer,