Security Management; Configuration Management; Managing Power; Accessing Power Management - Compaq Prosignia 190 Maintenance And Service Manual

Security Management features customize system security.
Power-On and Setup Passwords prevent unauthorized access to
information and computer configuration.
DriveLock prevents unauthorized access to hard drives.
Device disabling prevents unauthorized data transfer through
modems, serial ports, parallel ports, and infrared ports on the
computer and an optional docking station. QuickLock/QuickBlank
locks the keyboard and clears the screen.
Ownership Tag displays ownership information during system
restart.

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.
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 -> Settings -> Control Panel -> 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.

Power Management Levels

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

Security Management

Managing Power