HP Compaq Presario,Presario 1216 Supplementary Manual

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The Compaq Presario™ 1200 Notebook computer with the
Mobile AMD Athlon™ 4 and AMD Duron™ processors features
AMD PowerNow! technology.
When running your Presario Notebook on battery power, AMD
PowerNow! technology maximises the operating time of your battery,
giving you up to 30 percent more computing time in many applications
without any perceptible performance difference.
AMD PowerNow! technology consists of three basic operating modes:
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Automatic Mode—The processor speed changes dynamically based
on the requirements of the software that is running on the system.
This is the default mode for a Notebook operating on battery power.
This mode can also be selected when the Notebook is operating on
external AC power.
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High Performance Mode—The processor always runs at its maximum
speed. This is the default mode for a Notebook operating on external
AC power. This mode can also be selected when the Notebook is
operating on battery power.
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Battery Saver Mode—The processor always runs at its lowest power
consumption state to extend the life of the battery. This mode can only
be selected when the Notebook is operating on battery power.
To maximise your battery operating time when changing power
sources (for example, from external AC power to battery power), you
must install the AMD PowerNow! application to allow your Notebook's
processor to switch speed settings automatically.
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