NEC VERSA S1300 Series User Manual page 31

Managing System Power
In the Windows Vista
resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) while the notebook 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 your notebook to:
Minimise battery drain.
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Preserve the life of your notebook.
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Save time. When you return from that urgent call or meeting, you don't have to reboot,
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just press the Power button to resume notebook operation.
Windows Vista
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In Windows Vista operating system, most ACPI power management settings are controlled
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through Windows Power Options, not through the BIOS Setup utility, unless otherwise noted.
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To access Windows
Performance and Maintenance, double click Power Options.
The Power Options Properties are broken down as follows:
Power Plan
Use the Power Schemes tab options to define the appropriate power scheme for your
notebook, and to set timeouts for standby, monitor, and hard disk.
Parameter
Power Plan
Turn off monitor
(plugged in)
Turn off monitor
(running on batteries)
Turn off hard disks
(plugged in)
Turn off hard disks
(running on batteries)
System Sleep (plugged
in)
(Windows Vista
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operating system environment, your notebook manages its power
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Operating System Power Options Properties
Power Options, click the Start button
Options
VERSA
Balanced
Power Saver High Performance
½/3/5/10/15/25/30/45
minutes
½/3/4/5 hours
Never
½/3/10/15/20/25/30/45
minutes
½/3/4/5 hours
Never
3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45
minutes
½/3/4/5 hours
Never
3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45
minutes
½/3/4/5 hours
Never
½/3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45
minutes
2/3/4/5 hours
Never
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Operating System)
, Control Panel, select
Description
Defines the most appropriate power
scheme for your notebook.
Selects the time delay before your
LCD panel turns off.
Selects the time delay before your
LCD panel turns off.
Selects the time delay before your
hard disk(s) power down.
Selects the time delay before your
hard disk(s) power down.
Selects the system sleep timeout
period for your notebook when
running under AC power.
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