Compaq 17XL260 - Presario - PIII 500 MHz Maintenance And Service Manual page 40

Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361,
XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373,
Alarms
The Notebook can be set to Alarm when the battery power level is reduced or when it
reaches a critical low level. The Notebook can also be set automatically to enter a
low-power mode when the battery reaches a specific power level.
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CAUTION: The settings on the Alarms tab are preset for the Notebook to run at its
best. Changing any of these settings could cause the Notebook to function
improperly. It is recommended that these settings be left at their default values.
SpeedStep Technology Modes
SpeedStep™ Technology features several speed options for processor response to
low-power conditions. These include the following settings:
Maximum Performance: always at high speed
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Battery Optimized: always at low speed
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Reversed: opposite recommended
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Recommended: performance on AC, Battery Optimized on battery
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Disabled: no run-time support, high speed
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SpeedStep options can be accessed in three ways:
Access F10 Setup during startup and select the Advanced screen.
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Click Start>Settings>Control Panel>Power Options>Intel(R)
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SpeedStep
Double-click the Flag icon on the Windows taskbar to open the Intel(R)
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SpeedStep
Presario 1700 Series
XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378
Default Alarm Settings
Setting Low Battery
Alarm power level 10%
Notification Text Power
Power Mode No Action
Active Enabled
(TM)
technology tab.
(TM)
technology dialog box.
Critical Battery
0%
No Action
Hibernation
Enabled