Using Power Schemes; Viewing The Current Scheme; Selecting A Different Power Scheme; Customizing Power Schemes - HP 4310s - ProBook - Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz User Manual

Using power schemes

A power scheme is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Power
schemes can help you conserve power and maximize computer performance.
The following power schemes are available:
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Portable/Laptop (recommended)
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Home/Office Desk
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Presentation
● Always On
● Minimal Power Management
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Max Battery
You can change the settings of these power plans through Power Options.

Viewing the current scheme

Click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
▲
– or –
Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.

Selecting a different power scheme

Click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then select
▲
a power scheme from the list.
– or –
a. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.
b. Select a power scheme from the Power schemes list.
c. Click OK.

Customizing power schemes

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.
2. Select a power scheme from the Power schemes list.
3. Modify the Plugged in and Running on batteries settings as needed.
4. Click OK.
6 Chapter 2 Setting power options