Selecting a power plan
A power plan manages how the computer 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 computer 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 computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the
computer runs on battery power. If the computer has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter
is disconnected from the computer, the computer automatically switches to battery power and the
display brightness decreases to conserve battery life. The battery in the computer slowly discharges
when the computer is off and unplugged from external power.
Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the
computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, 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.
Finding battery information
Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery:
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Battery test
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Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity
To access battery information, select HP Support Assistant from the Start screen, and then select
Battery and performance.
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