HP Pavilion dv9500 - Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual

Using the battery meter
The battery meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The battery meter
allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power
plan.
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To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer
over the battery meter icon.
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To access Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an
item from the list.
Different battery 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 critical battery level.
To hide or display the battery meter icon:
1. Right-click the taskbar, and then click Properties.
2. Click the Notification Area tab.
3. Under System icons, clear the Power check box to hide the battery meter icon, or select the
Power check box to display the battery meter icon.
4. Click OK.
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HP Pavilion dv9500 - Entertainment Notebook PC Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory	Up to 4 GB DDR2
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
Operating System	Windows Vista Home Premium
Audio	Altec Lansing speakers
HDMI Port	Yes
Chipset	Intel PM965 Express
Display Size	17.0 inch
Display Resolution	1440 x 900 (WXGA+)
Hard Drive	Up to 320 GB
Optical Drive	DVD±RW with Double Layer Support
Wireless	802.11a/b/g
Battery	6-cell Lithium-Ion
Weight	3.5 kg
USB Ports	3 x USB 2.0