2–14 Hardware and Software Guide
Power
Accessing the Power Options Window
To access the Power Options window:
» Double-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area
(at the far right of the taskbar).
– or –
» Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options.
Displaying the Power Meter Icon
The Power Meter icon is in the notification area (at the far right
of the taskbar) by default. The icon changes shape to indicate
whether the notebook is running on a battery pack or on external
power. Double-click the icon to display the Power Options
window.
To hide or show the Power Meter icon in the notification area:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options.
2. Select the Advanced tab.
3. Select or clear the Always show icon on the taskbar
check box.
4. Select Apply.
5. Select OK.
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If you cannot see an icon you have placed in the notification
area, the icon may be hidden. Select the arrow or vertical bar
in the notification area and expand it to view hidden icons.