Power Saving - Sharp Actius PC-MP30 Operation Manual

Power Saving

The computer has some power saving function, such as power management and the
mobile mode switch, and also can turn off the optical drive to save electricity and
extend battery life. The following performance reduces power consumption.
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Power management
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Stopping power supply to the hard disk
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Stopping power supply to the display
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Using System standby/hibernate
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Using the computer in the mobile mode
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Powering off the optical drive
Note that the power management may not seem to function when you are
using an application program that accesses the hard disk periodically.
Stopping Power Supply to Hard Disk
1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the Power Schemes tab.
2. Set Turn off hard disks to an appropriate value, and click OK.
3. Close the Control Panel window.
Stopping Power Supply to Display
This procedure is also effective for an attached external monitor
complying with the power management.
1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the Power Schemes tab.
2. Set Turn off monitor to an appropriate value, and click OK.
3. Close the Control Panel window.
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