Using The Speedstep Icon; Conserving Battery Power; Battery Power Conservation Checklist - Compaq Armada e500 - Notebook PC Quick Reference Manual

Using the SpeedStep Icon

The SpeedStep icon displays in the system tray by default and
changes to indicate whether the computer is running in Maximum
Performance or Battery Optimized mode. The icon can also be
used for the following tasks:
Display current performance
mode.
Open the SpeedStep window.
Change the current performance
mode.

Conserving Battery Power

Battery Power Conservation Checklist

Exit modem applications and turn off local area network
(LAN) connections when you are not using them.
Disconnect external equipment you are not using that is not
connected to an external power source.
If you leave your work, initiate Suspend (Standby) or
Hibernation or shut down the computer.
Remove PC Cards you are not using.
Use the
brightness as you work.
Run the computer on external power while formatting
a diskette.
4-24 Managing Power
SpeedStep Icon Tasks
Task
hotkeys to quickly raise and lower display
Fn+F10
Procedure
Rest the pointer over the icon.
Double-click the icon.
Right-click the icon, then select a
performance mode with the up or
down arrow key.