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Setting password protection upon exiting Standby, Using HP Power Assistant

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3. Modify the Plugged in and Running on batteries settings as needed. 4. Click OK. Setting password protection upon exiting Standby To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Standby, follow these steps: 1. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power Properties. 2. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Select the Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby check box. 4. Click Apply. 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: ● Power consumption predictions in hypothetical system configurations ● Predefined power profiles ● 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. - or - Press fn+f3. - or - 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: ● Settings-Displays the opening page, which shows battery charge and power consumption information. ● Preferences-Enables you to set device preferences. ● Usage Details-Enables you to enter information about computer use. ● Charts-Displays charts and graphs of power consumption. ● 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. Using HP Power Assistant 57

Section	Page
Features	13
Identifying hardware	13
Top components	13
TouchPad	13
Lights	14
Power button and fingerprint reader	15
Keys	16
Front components	17
Right-side components	18
Left-side components	19
Bottom components	20
Display components	21
Wireless antennas	21
Additional hardware components	23
Identifying the labels	23
Wireless, local area network, and modem	25
Using wireless devices	25
Identifying wireless and network icons	26
Using the wireless controls	26
Using the wireless hotkey	27
Using HP Wireless Assistant software (select models only)	27
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	27
Using operating system controls	28
Using a WLAN device	28
Setting up a WLAN	28
Protecting your WLAN	29
Connecting to a WLAN	30
Roaming to another network	30
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	30
Inserting a SIM	31
Removing a SIM	32
Using a Bluetooth wireless device (select models only)	34
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	34
Troubleshooting wireless network problems	34
Cannot create a WLAN connection	34
Cannot connect to a preferred network	35
Network status icon is not displayed	35
Current network security codes are unavailable	36
WLAN connection is very weak	36
Cannot connect to the wireless router	37
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	37
Using the modem	38
Connecting a modem cable	38
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter	39
Selecting a location setting	39
Viewing the current location selection	39
Adding new locations when traveling	39
Solving travel connection problems	40
Pointing devices and keyboard	42
Using pointing devices	42
Setting pointing device preferences	42
Using the TouchPad	43
Turning the TouchPad on and off	43
Navigating	43
Selecting	44
Using TouchPad gestures	44
Scrolling	45
Pinching/Zooming	45
Rotating	46
Three-finger flick	46
Connecting an external mouse	47
Using the keyboard	47
Using hotkeys	47
Displaying system information	48
Initiating Standby	48
Opening the Print Options window	49
Displaying battery status	49
Switching the screen image	49
Opening FastLook or Outlook	49
Opening QuickWeb	49
Decreasing screen brightness	50
Increasing screen brightness	50
Turning wireless features on and off	50
Muting and restoring speaker sound	50
Decreasing speaker volume	50
Increasing speaker volume	50
Using HP FastLook	51
Using keypads	51
Using the embedded numeric keypad	51
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad	51
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad	52
Using an optional external numeric keypad	52
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	53
Multimedia	54
Multimedia features	54
Identifying your multimedia components	54
Adjusting the volume	55
Multimedia software	56
Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software	57
Installing multimedia software from a disc	57
Audio	57
Connecting external audio devices	57
Checking your audio functions	58
Connecting an HDMI device	58
Configuring audio for HDMI	59
Video	59
Connecting an external monitor or projector	60
External optical drive (purchased separately)	60
Identifying an external optical drive	60
Playing music	60
Watching a movie	61
Changing DVD region settings	62
Creating (burning) a CD or DVD	63
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD)	63
Webcam (select models only)	64
Webcam tips	65
Adjusting webcam properties	65
Power management	66
Setting power options	66
Using power-saving states	66
Initiating and exiting Standby	66
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	67
Using the Power Meter	67
Using power schemes	68
Viewing the current scheme	68
Selecting a different power scheme	68
Customizing power schemes	68
Setting password protection upon exiting Standby	69
Using HP Power Assistant	69
Starting HP Power Assistant	69
Using external AC power	70
Connecting the AC adapter	70
Using battery power	71
Finding battery information in Help and Support	71
Using Battery Check	71
Displaying the remaining battery charge	72
Inserting or removing the battery	72
Charging a battery	74
Maximizing battery discharge time	74
Managing low battery levels	74
Identifying low battery levels	75
Resolving a low battery level	75
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	75
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	75
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	75
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	75
Calibrating a battery	76
Step 1: Fully charge the battery	76
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Standby	76
Step 3: Discharge the battery	77
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	78
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby	78
Conserving battery power	78
Storing a battery	78
Disposing of a used battery	79
Replacing the battery	79
Testing an AC adapter	80
Shutting down the computer	80
Drives	81
Identifying installed drives	81
Handling drives	81
Improving hard drive performance	83
Using Disk Defragmenter	83
Using Disk Cleanup	83
Using HP 3D DriveGuard	84
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	84
Using HP 3D DriveGuard software	84
Replacing a hard drive	86
External devices	89
Using a USB device	89
Connecting a USB device	89
Stopping and removing a USB device	90
Using USB legacy support	90
Using an eSATA device	91
Connecting an eSATA device	91
Removing an eSATA device	92
Using optional external drives	93
Using an optional external optical drive	93
Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD)	93
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD)	94
When the disc tray opens	94
When the disc tray does not open	95
External media cards	97
Using Media Card Reader cards	97
Inserting a digital card	97
Stopping and removing a digital card	98
Memory modules	99
Increasing the hard drive space for the hibernation file	102
Security	103
Protecting the computer	103
Using passwords	104
Setting passwords in Windows	104
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	104
BIOS administrator password	105
Managing a BIOS administrator password	105
Entering a BIOS administrator password	106
Using Computer Setup DriveLock	107
Setting a DriveLock password	107
Entering a DriveLock password	108
Changing a DriveLock password	108
Removing DriveLock protection	109
Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock	109
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password	109
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection	110
Using Computer Setup security features	111
Securing system devices	111
Viewing Computer Setup System Information	112
Using Computer Setup System IDs	112
Using antivirus software	113
Using firewall software	113
Installing critical security updates	113
Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)	114
Installing a security cable	114
Using the fingerprint reader	115
Locating the fingerprint reader	115
Enrolling your fingerprints	116
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows	116
Software updates	117
Updating software	117
Updating the BIOS	118
Determining the BIOS version	118
Downloading a BIOS update	119
Updating programs and drivers	120
Using SoftPaq Download Manager	120
Backup and recovery	122
Backing up your information	123
Performing a recovery	124
Recovering your information	124
Recovering the operating system and programs	124
Computer Setup	125
Starting Computer Setup	125
Using Computer Setup	125
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	125
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	126
Computer Setup menus	126
File menu	127
Security menu	127
System Configuration menu	128
MultiBoot	133
About the boot device order	133
Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup	134
Considering boot order changes	135
Choosing MultiBoot preferences	136
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup	136
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt	136
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt	137
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences	137
Management and printing	138
Using Client Management Solutions	138
Configuring and deploying a software image	138
Managing and updating software	139
HP SSM (System Software Manager)	139
Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only)	139