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Power Management
Power Options Properties
The Power Options Properties window helps you to manage power consumption and monitor battery
charge status. To access the Microsoft Windows Power Options Properties window:
In Windows XP, click the Start button, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance,
and then click Power Options.
In Windows 2000, open the Control Panel and double-click the Power Options icon.
Power Schemes Tab
Windows XP controls the performance level of the processor depending on the power scheme you select. You
do not need to make any further adjustments to set the performance level. For information on setting
processor performance for other operating systems, see
2000)."
Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for entering standby mode, turning off the display,
and turning off the hard drive. For more information on power management options, see the
Center
(Windows Help in Windows 2000).
Alarms Tab
NOTE:
To enable audible alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm.
The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you with a message when the battery
charge falls below a certain percentage. When you receive your computer, the Low battery alarm and
Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. It is recommended that you continue to use these settings.
See
"Using a
Battery" for more information on low-battery warnings.
Power Meter Tab
The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining.
Advanced Tab
The Advanced tab allows you to:
Set power icon and
Program the following functions (depending on your operating system):
Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to do).
Enter standby mode.
Enter
hibernate
Shut down Windows and turn off the computer.
Choose no action (None or Do nothing).
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standby mode
password options.
mode.
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