Managing System Power; Windows 2000 Power Options Properties - NEC VersaDayLite User Manual

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Managing System Power

In the Windows 2000 operating system environment, your NEC Versa manages its
power resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) while
the system 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 system to:
Minimize battery drain.
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Preserve the life of your NEC Versa.
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Save time. When you return from that urgent call or meeting, you don't have to
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reboot, just slide the Power button to resume system operation.

Windows 2000 Power Options Properties

In Windows 2000, most ACPI power management settings are controlled through
Windows Power Options Properties, not through the BIOS Setup utility. To access
Windows 2000 Power Options Properties, go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and
double click Power Options.
The Power Options Properties features are broken down as follows:
Power Schemes
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Alarms
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Power Meter
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Advanced
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Hibernate
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3-12 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
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Settings (default is bold)
Loads previous values from BIOS for all
setup fields.
Saves all setup value changes to BIOS.
Reactivates the battery (applies to the
Lithium-Ion battery).