HP ProBook 5220m Notebook PC - Manual (Page 69)

3. Modify the Plugged in and Running on batteries settings as needed.
4. Click OK.
Setting password protection upon exiting Standby
To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Standby, follow these steps:
1. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power
Properties.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. Select the Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby check box.
4. Click Apply.
Using HP Power Assistant
HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to optimize your computer's power
consumption and battery charge. HP Power Assistant provides tools and information to help you make
informed decisions on power management:
● Power consumption predictions in hypothetical system configurations
● Predefined power profiles
● Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time
Starting HP Power Assistant
To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is running:
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Assistant.
– or –
Press fn+f3 .
– or –
Click the HP Power Assistant icon located in the notification area, at the right of the taskbar.
HP Power Assistant opens, and the following tabs are displayed:
● Settings—Displays the opening page, which shows battery charge and power consumption
information.
● Preferences—Enables you to set device preferences.
● Usage Details—Enables you to enter information about computer use.
● Charts—Displays charts and graphs of power consumption.
● About—Displays HP Power Assistant Help and version information.
For more information about using, configuring, and managing HP Power Assistant, refer to the HP Power
Assistant software Help.
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