NEC VERSA S3500 Series User Manual page 37

Technical Support Information
Technical support information is available in Windows
1. Select Start, right-click on My Computer and select Properties.
2. On the General tab, click on the Support Information button.
Managing System Power
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In the Windows XP operating system environment, your notebook manages its power
resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) while the notebook is
powered on using AC or battery (DC) power. ACPI enables the operating system to manage
the power given to each attached device and to turn off a device when not in use.
Take advantage of the opportunity to manage power on your notebook to:
• Minimise battery drain.
• Preserve the life of your notebook.
• Save time. When you return from that urgent call or meeting, you don't have to reboot,
just press the Power button to resume notebook operation.
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Windows XP Operating System Power Options Properties
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In Windows XP operating system, most ACPI power management settings are controlled
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through Windows Power Options Properties, not through the BIOS Setup utility, unless
otherwise noted. To access Windows
select Performance and Maintenance, and click on Power Options.
The Power Options Properties are broken down as follows:
Power schemes
Use the Power Schemes tab options to define the appropriate power scheme for your
notebook, and to set timeouts for standby, monitor, and hard disk.
Parameter
Power Schemes
Turn off monitor (plugged in)
Turn off monitor (running on
batteries)
Turn off hard disks (plugged
in)
(Windows
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Power Options Properties, go to Start, Control Panel,
Options
VERSA
Home/office desk
Always On
1/2/3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45
minutes
1/2/3/4/5 hours
Never
1/2/3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45
minutes
1/2/3/4/5 hours
Never
3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45
minutes
1/2/3/4/5 hours
Never
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XP operating system.
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XP Operating System)
Description
Defines the most appropriate
power scheme for your
notebook.
Selects the time delay before
your LCD panel turns off.
Selects the time delay before
your LCD panel turns off.
Selects the time delay before
your hard disk(s) power down.
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