Exit Menu; System Power Management; Microsoft Windows 2000 Power Options Properties - NEC Versa TXi Series Service Manual

Exit Menu

Choose the Exit Menu by selecting Exit in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen. Other Exit
Menu options are available by selecting submenus.
Use the arrow keys to select one of the Exit Menu options and press
Explanations of each Exit Menu item are in the following table.
Menu Item
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes
Battery Refresh

System Power Management

In the Microsoft Windows 2000/98/Me environment, the system 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 the system to:
n minimize battery drain
n
preserve the life of the Versa TXi notebook
n save time.

Microsoft Windows 2000 Power Options Properties

In the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system, most ACPI power management settings are
controlled through Microsoft Windows Power Options Properties, not through the BIOS Setup
utility. To access Microsoft Windows 2000 Power Options Properties, go to Start, Settings,
Control Panel, and double click Power Options.
The Power Options Properties features are as follows.
n Power Schemes
n Alarms
n Power Meter
n Advanced
n Hibernate
Exit Menu Items
Settings
Implements the changes just made, and
exits BIOS.
Exits leaving BIOS unchanged.
Loads default values for all BIOS setup
fields.
Loads previous values from BIOS for all
setup fields.
Saves all setup value changes to BIOS.
Uses the Battery Refresh option to
reactivate the battery.
System Configuration and Setup 2-17
to select a submenu.
Enter