Using Hp Power Assistant; Starting Hp Power Assistant - HP ProBook 5220m - Notebook PC User Manual

Using HP Power Assistant

HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to optimize your computer's power
consumption and battery charge. HP Power Assistant provides tools and information to help you make
informed decisions on power management:
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Power consumption predictions in hypothetical system configurations
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Predefined power profiles
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Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time

Starting HP Power Assistant

To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is running:
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Assistant.
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Press fn+f3.
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Click the HP Power Assistant icon located in the notification area, at the right of the taskbar.
HP Power Assistant opens, and the following tabs are displayed:
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Settings—Displays the opening page, which shows battery charge and power consumption
information.
● Preferences—Enables you to set device preferences.
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Usage Details—Enables you to enter information about computer use.
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Charts—Displays charts and graphs of power consumption.
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About—Displays HP Power Assistant Help and version information.
For more information about using, configuring, and managing HP Power Assistant, refer to the HP Power
Assistant software Help.
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