Configuration Management; Managing Power; Accessing Power Management; Power Management Levels - Compaq Armada E500 Series Maintenance And Service Manual

Configuration Management

Configuration Management optimizes software upgrade and customer
support procedures. Compaq provides support software to optimize the
performance of the computer. This support software is accessible
through a monthly CD-ROM subscription. Support software can also be
downloaded from the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support/
portables.

Managing Power

The computer comes with a collection of power management features
that allow battery operating time to be extended and power to be
conserved. Use power management to monitor most computer
components such as the hard drive, processor, and display.

Accessing Power Management

In Windows 95, select Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ Power
to view or adjust settings in Power Properties.
In Windows NT 4.0, select Compaq Power instead of Power
In Windows 98, select Power Management instead of Power.

Power Management Levels

To extend the life of batteries, use the Battery Conservation tab in Power
Properties.
If Windows 95 is running, select Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel
Æ Power to access Power Properties.
In Windows NT 4.0, select Compaq Power instead of Power.
In Windows 98, select Power Management instead of Power.
The level of battery conservation or the selection of preset power
management levels can be customized.
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