HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 42)

Using the power meter and power settings
The power meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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, 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.
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.
Setting password protection on wakeup
To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow
these steps:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
2. In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup.
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 battery power
WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a
replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.
The computer runs on battery power whenever it is not plugged into external AC power. Computer
battery life varies, depending on power management settings, running programs, display brightness,
external devices connected to the computer, and other factors. Whenever the computer is plugged
into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work in case of a power outage. If the
computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power, the computer
automatically switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected on the computer or an AC
power loss occurs.
NOTE: When you disconnect AC power, the display brightness is automatically decreased to save
battery life.
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 Start > Help and Support > Battery and
performance. If Battery Check indicates that your battery should be replaced, contact support.
Do not attempt to remove or replace the factory-sealed battery. Removing or replacing the battery
could affect your warranty coverage. If the 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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