Power Options - Alienware Aurora mALX User Manual

Alienware Aurora mALX Technical Reference

Power Options

The Power Options (Hardware and Sound menu) control panel icon in Windows (see
page 1 - 16) allows you to configure power management features for your computer.
You can conserve power by means of power plans and configure the options for the
power button, sleep button, computer lid (when closed), display and sleep mode
from the left menu. Note that the power saver plan may have an affect on computer
performance. Click to select one of the existing plans, or click Create a power plan in
the left menu and select the options to create a new plan. Click Change Plan Settings
and click Change advanced power settings to access further configuration options.
Pay attention to the instructions on battery care in "Battery Information" on page 3 - 9.
Figure 1 - 9 - Power Options
The computer's power button, sleep button (Fn + F4 key combination), and lid (closing
the lid) may be set to send the computer in to either Stand by or Hibernate mode.
Power Saving and Performance
Power Schemes may have an affect on your computer performance (see "Power
Schemes" on page 3 - 4).