Power Management - Winbook J1 User Manual

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Control Panel
Clicking on the Power Options icon in the Control Panel brings up
the Windows power management menu. You can get a reading on the
current battery charge level by clicking on the Power Meter tab. You
can also make changes here to the power management settings used
during Windows sessions.

Power Management

Your WinBook notebook should run for over two hours on a single, fully
charged battery and longer if power management is employed. The key
to obtaining optimal battery life for your system is effective power man-
agement. You can set your system to the optimal power management level
for your usage by using the power management features in Windows (see
Chapter Three). You should familiarize yourself with the various power
management features designed into your system so that you can configure
your system for your needs. Keep in mind that power management takes
advantage of the times when you stop using resources. If you work contin-
uously and use resources extensively, power management will not be able
to take effect and extend battery life.
Audio/Sound
Built-in Speakers
Your WinBook notebook comes with built-in audio hardware that plays
sounds through the speakers built into the cabinet of your system (above
the keyboard at the right and left sides of the system). You can adjust
the hardware volume using the hot keys (see the section on the keyboard
above) or the shortcut buttons (to the left of the power button). You
can also adjust the software controls of the audio through Windows.
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If you will be using your
system primarily in a
desktop setting, you
should consider setting
the power management to less
aggressive settings. The aggres-
sive settings are more appropri-
ate for mobile usage. You can
switch the settings as the specif-
ic situation demands by making
adjustments in the power man-
agement features of Windows.
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