Technical Support Information
Technical support information is available in Windows® XP operating system.
1.Select Start,
2.On the General tab, click on the Support Information button.
Managing System Power (Windows® XP Operating System)
In the Windows® XP operating system environment, your notebook manages its power resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) while the notebook is powered on using AC or battery (DC) power. ACPI enables the operating system to manage the power given to each attached device and to turn off a device when not in use.
Take advantage of the opportunity to manage power on your notebook to:
•Minimise battery drain.
•Preserve the life of your notebook.
•Save time. When you return from that urgent call or meeting, you don’t have to reboot, just press the Power button to resume notebook operation.
Windows® XP Operating System Power Options Properties
In Windows® XP operating system, most ACPI power management settings are controlled through Windows® Power Options Properties, not through the BIOS Setup utility, unless otherwise noted. To access Windows® Power Options Properties, go to Start, Control Panel, select Performance and Maintenance, and click on Power Options.
The Power Options Properties are broken down as follows:
Power schemes
Use the Power Schemes tab options to define the appropriate power scheme for your notebook, and to set timeouts for standby, monitor, and hard disk.
Parameter
Power Schemes
Turn off monitor (plugged in)
Turn off monitor (running on batteries)
Turn off hard disks (plugged in)
Options
VERSA
Home/office desk
Always On
1/2/3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45 minutes
1/2/3/4/5 hours
Never
1/2/3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45 minutes
1/2/3/4/5 hours Never
3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45 minutes
1/2/3/4/5 hours
Never
Description
Defines the most appropriate power scheme for your notebook.
Selects the time delay before your LCD panel turns off.
Selects the time delay before your LCD panel turns off.
Selects the time delay before your hard disk(s) power down.
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