HP Pavilion dv6-3100 Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 54
Initiating and exiting Hibernation, Using the battery meter, Using power plans
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When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights illuminate, and you return to the screen where you entered Sleep. NOTE: If a password is required when exiting Sleep, enter your Windows password at the prompt. Initiating and exiting Hibernation Hibernation initiates after 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Power settings and timeouts are changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. To initiate Hibernation, click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. To exit Hibernation, press the Power button. The power lights illuminate, and you return to the screen where you entered Hibernation. NOTE: If a password is required when exiting Hibernation, enter your Windows password at the prompt. Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar. The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options or to change the power plan, click the Battery Meter icon, and then select an item from the list. Different Battery Meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. The icons also display a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon, which is the arrow at the left side of the notification area. 2. Click Customize notification icons. 3. Under the Behaviors column, select Show icons and notifications for the Power icon. 4. Click OK. Using power plans A power plan is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Power plans can help you conserve power or maximize performance. You can change power plan settings or create your own power plan. 44 Chapter 6 Power management