Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage
modes. Using one of these modes lets you choose between
maximum power savings and peak system performance. You
may also set individual power-saving options to suit your own
needs.
The following sections describe how to choose a power usage
mode and discuss each power-saving option.
Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional
In Windows XP Professional, you can choose from
predefined power usage modes or select your own
combination of power management options. To do this:
1
Click Start, then Control Panel.
2
Click Performance and Maintenance.
3
Click on the Toshiba Power Saver icon.
4
Open the Power Save Modes tab and set your options.
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For more information, see
Using a hot key to set the power usage mode
You may use a hot key to set the power usage mode.
To set the power usage mode:
1
Press
pop-up window.
Sample Power usage mode pop-up window
2
While continuing to press
desired power usage mode.
and
simultaneously to display the power usage
Fn
F2
Mobile Computing
Conserving power
"Power Saver" on page
, press
until you select the
Fn
F2
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