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 HP Power Manager (select models only)
Power Manager allows you to select a power plan to optimize your computer's power consumption
and battery charge. The following power plans are available:
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Power saver
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HP Recommended
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High performance
To start Power Manager when Windows is running:
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Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager.
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