Compaq 285558-001 manual Setting SpeedStep Preferences, Using the SpeedStep Window

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Setting SpeedStep Preferences

SpeedStep settings can be accessed from either the SpeedStep window or the SpeedStep icon. In addition, SpeedStep can be enabled or disabled in Computer Setup.

✎If the SpeedStep window and icon are not accessible, they may be disabled in Computer Setup. To enable the window and icon (and other settings in the SpeedStep window), see “Using Computer Setup” later in this section.

Using the SpeedStep Window

To open the SpeedStep window from the desktop, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Management icon > Intel SpeedStep technology tab. Then set your preferences as instructed in the following table.

Preference	Procedures

Assign a performance mode that	Select a performance mode
applies when the notebook is	from the Running on Batteries
running on battery power.	list, then select OK.

Assign a performance mode that	Select a performance mode
applies when the notebook is	from the Plugged In list, then
running on AC power.	select OK.

Set the notebook to remain in the	Select the same performance
same performance mode even if	modes from the drop-down lists
the power source changes.	for Running on Batteries and
	Plugged In, then select OK.

Remove the SpeedStep icon from	1. Select the check box for
the taskbar.	Remove Icon from Taskbar.
	2. Select OK in the Advanced
	window.
	3. Select OK or Apply in the
	main SpeedStep window.

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