Changing Notebook Power Settings; Changing The Power Scheme - Gateway MX6211b User Manual

CHAPTER 8: Managing Power

Changing notebook power settings

Changing the power scheme

Help and Support
For more information about changing
the power scheme, click Start, then click
Help and Support. Type the keyword
power scheme in the Search box, then
click the arrow.
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You can change the function of your notebook's power button, Standby system
key, and power-saving timers by changing power settings on your notebook.
You can customize power settings from the Windows Control Panel by selecting
power schemes, setting power alarms, adjusting advanced power settings, and
activating Hibernate mode.
Power schemes (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options
such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can select
one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme.
The processor installed in your notebook may use Intel® SpeedStep™
technology to conserve battery power. A SpeedStep-equipped processor can
change its operating speed according to the power source. Your notebook's
default settings operate the processor at full speed while connected to
AC power and at reduced speed (which uses less power) while using battery
power. You can modify the Intel SpeedStep settings by the power scheme you
select.
To change the power scheme:
Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If
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your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and
Maintenance.
Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties
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dialog box opens.
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