HP ENVY m4-1100 User Guide - Windows 8 - Page 51

Using the power meter and power settings, item from the list. From the Start screen, you can also type

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Using the power meter and power settings The power meter is located on the Desktop. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on the Windows Desktop, point over the power meter icon. ● To use Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list. From the Start screen, you can also type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Using the power meter and power settings 41

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Using the power meter and power settings
The power meter is located on the Desktop. The power meter allows you to quickly access power
settings and view the remaining battery charge.
To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on the
Windows Desktop, point over the power meter icon.
To use Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select an
item from the list. From the Start screen, you can also type
power
, select
Settings
, and then
select
Power Options
.
Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power.
The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level.
Using the power meter and power settings
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