Other Bios Setup Options; Managing System Power; Windows 98 Power Management Properties - NEC VERSA VX Manual

Other BIOS Setup Options

BIOS Setup offers other options, including the following:
Change Language Setting — Controls the BIOS setup language display. English
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and Japanese are the available options.
Refresh Battery — Launches the Refresh Battery utility. Once launched, the utility
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fully discharges your battery to eliminate any residual memory effect. Once
refreshed, your battery is conditioned to recharge to its full capacity. To recharge
the battery, connect your NEC Versa to AC power. This process may take up to
four hours to complete.
Auto Configuration with Defaults — Loads default settings.
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Save Settings and Exit — Accepts changes made to current settings, saves to
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CMOS, and exits BIOS Setup.
Exit Without Saving — Reverts to previously selected settings and exits Setup.
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Managing System Power

In the Windows 98 environment, your NEC Versa manages its power resources using
the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) while the system 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.
In the Windows 95 environment, your NEC Versa uses the Advanced Power
Management (APM) utility to manage and conserve power while the system is powered
on using AC or battery power.
Take advantage of the opportunity to manage power on your system to:
Minimize battery drain.
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Preserve the life of your NEC Versa.
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Save time. When you return from that urgent call or meeting, you don't have to
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reboot, just press the Power button to resume system operation.

Windows 98 Power Management Properties

In Windows 98, most ACPI power management settings are controlled through
Windows Power Management Properties, not through the BIOS Setup utility, unless
otherwise noted. To access Windows Power Management Properties, go to Start,
Settings, Control Panel, and double click Power Management.
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