Acer Epower Management - Acer TravelMate 6492 Series Service Manual

Acer ePower Management

Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower
Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in
the task tray.
Acer Mode
The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or
click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and
Wired LAN.
DC Mode
To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and
Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own profiles.
Create new power scheme
1. Assign a name for the new scheme.
2. Choose existing scheme to use as a template.
3. Select whether used for mains (AC) or battery mode.
4. Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK.
5. The new profile will appear on the main screen.
Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the lower left-hand side of the
window.
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