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Figure 2.22 Network Proxy Configuration Dialog
For more information on the individual options, click Help.
2.5.4 Configuring Power Management
The Power Management module lets you manage your system's power-saving options.
It is especially useful for extending the life of a laptop's battery charge. However,
several options also help to save electricity when you are using a computer that is
plugged in to an electricity source.
Sleep mode shuts down the computer when it is unused for a specified amount of time.
Whether you are using battery or AC power, you can specify the amount of time that
the computer remains unused before it is put to sleep. You can also put the computer's
display to sleep without shutting down the computer, saving the power required by the
display.
Sleep mode is especially important when the computer is operating under battery
power. Both the screen and the computer draw power from the battery, so you can save
a significant amount of battery power by shutting down one or both. It is common to
put the display to sleep after a shorter period of time. Then, if the computer remains
unused for an additional amount of time, it is also put to sleep.
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