User's Manual

Using the power meter and power settings
The power meter is located on the Windows 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.
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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, type power, select Settings, and then select Power
Options from the list of applications.
Different power meter icons indicate whether the tablet is running on battery or external power. The
icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level.
Selecting a power plan
A power plan manages how the tablet uses power and helps you conserve power and maximize
performance. To change the power plan, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and
then select Power Options from the list of applications.
The following power plans are available:
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HP Recommended (recommended). Automatically balances performance with energy
consumption on capable hardware.
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Power saver. Saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness where
possible.
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High performance. Favors performance, but may use more energy. Your battery will not last as
long between charges using this power plan. Click Show additional plans to select this power
plan.
You can also create your own power plan and customize it to how you use the tablet for your needs.
To use Power Options, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power
Options from the list of applications.
Running on battery power
When a charged battery is in the tablet and the tablet is not plugged into external power, the tablet
runs on battery power. If the tablet has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter is
disconnected from the tablet, the tablet automatically switches to battery power and the display
brightness decreases to conserve battery life. The battery in the tablet slowly discharges when the
tablet is off and unplugged from external power.
Tablet battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the tablet,
display brightness, external devices connected to the tablet, and other factors.
Factory-sealed battery
To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check
in Help and Support. To access battery information, select HP Support Assistant from the Start
screen, and then select Battery and performance. If Battery Check indicates that your battery
should be replaced, contact support.
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