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Using the Power icon
The Power icon is located in the System Settings folder. The Power icon allows you to access power
settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan.
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To display the percentage of remaining battery charge when the computer is running on battery
power, click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click System
Settings > Power icon.
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To display the battery charge time when the computer is connected to external power, click the
Battery menu icon at the right of the top panel.
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To access power settings, click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then
click System Settings > Power icon.
Using Power Settings
Power Settings is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. You
can customize Power Settings to help you conserve power or maximize performance.
Viewing the current Power Settings
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Click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click System Settings >
Power icon.
NOTE:
of the top panel, and then click Power Settings.
Changing the current Power Settings
1.
Click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click System Settings >
Power icon.
2.
Change the settings under On battery power and When plugged in, as needed.
Using battery power
When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is connected to external 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:
When you disconnect AC power, the screen brightness is automatically decreased to save
battery life. For information on increasing or decreasing screen brightness, see
and pointing devices on page
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 connected to AC power charges the battery and
also protects your work in case of a power outage. However, when the computer is off and
disconnected from external power, the battery in the computer slowly discharges.
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, screen brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.
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To quickly access power settings, you can also click the Battery menu icon at the right
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To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a
Using the keyboard
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