User's Guide

3. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
4. Click Require a password (recommended).
NOTE: If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account
password, click Create or change your user account password, and then follow the on-screen
instructions. If you do not need to create or change a user account password, go to step 5.
5. Click Save changes.
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.
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To view the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, place the
mouse pointer over the power meter icon.
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To use Power Options, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list. From the
Start screen, you can also type power options, and then select Power Options.
Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power.
Placing the mouse pointer over the icon reveals a message if the battery has reached a low or critical
battery level.
Running on battery power
When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the
computer runs on battery power. When the computer is off and unplugged from external power, the
battery in the computer slowly discharges. The computer will display a message when the battery
reaches a low or critical battery level.
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.
Factory-sealed battery (select products only)
To monitor the status of the battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check
in the HP Support Assistant app.
1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
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From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
2. Select Battery and performance. If Battery Check indicates that your battery should be replaced,
contact support.
The battery(ies) in this product cannot be easily replaced by users themselves. Removing or
replacing the battery could affect your warranty coverage. If a battery is no longer holding a charge,
contact support.
The battery[ies] in this product cannot be easily replaced by user themselves. Removing or replacing
the battery could affect your warranty coverage. If a battery is no longer holding a charge, contact
support. When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general
household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for battery disposal.
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