Compaq 285558-001 manual Using the SpeedStep Icon, Using Computer Setup

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Using the SpeedStep Icon

The SpeedStep icon displays on the taskbar by default and changes to indicate which SpeedStep mode is active. The icon can also be used for the tasks described in the following table.

Task	Procedure

Display current	Rest the pointer over the icon.
performance mode.

Open the SpeedStep window.	Select the icon.

Change the current	Right-click the icon, then select a
performance mode.	performance mode with the up or
	down arrow key.

Using Computer Setup

The SpeedStep settings in Computer Setup enable or disable the SpeedStep settings in the operating system. Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility. For more information about using Computer Setup, see Chapter 7, “Setup and Diagnostic Utilities.”

To access the SpeedStep settings in Computer Setup:

1.Turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the

F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.

❏To change the language, press F2.

❏For navigation instructions, press F1.

2.Use the arrow keys to select Advanced > Device Options. In the Intel SpeedStep Technology field:

❏Select Automatic to enable all SpeedStep settings in the SpeedStep window.

❏Select Disable to set the notebook to run in Battery Optimized mode and disable all SpeedStep settings in the SpeedStep window.

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Contents Software Guide Page Contents Power SecurityMultiBoot Advanced Users Only Software Updates and RestorationsIntelligent Manageability Setup and Diagnostic Utilities IndexCD and DVD Software Using CDs and DVDsDisplaying Media Contents Avoiding Standby and HibernationSetting Autorun Preferences Cancelling Autorun on an Audio CDDisplaying the Contents of a Medium Copyright WarningPlaying CDs with Windows Media Player Playing an Audio CDPlaying a Video CD Using Notebook Media Keys Accessing Windows Media Player Help Installing WinDVD Playing DVDs with WinDVDAccessing WinDVD Help Windows 2000 Professional, on the command line, typeUsing DVD Region Settings Starting a DVDSoftware Guide Using Optional or Windows Software Understanding Easy CD Creator FeaturesCreating and Copying CDs and DVDs Installing Easy CD Creator Installing Easy CD Creator SoftwareEnabling Auto Insert Notification Preparing to Use Easy CD Creator Selecting Drive LocationsResponding to the UDF Prompt Selecting and Preparing Easy CD Creator MediaChoosing Recording Media Formatting Recording MediaSelecting Easy CD Creator Settings Application Required SettingsEnabling Auto Insert Notification Disabling Disk-at-OnceEnabling Track-at-Once Accessing Easy CD Creator Help Playing CDs and DVDs Easy CD Creator Tips and TroubleshootingUsing CD Copier Creating Media for Use in Other SystemsUsing Windows Media Player Responding to Buffer Underrun ErrorsPower Selecting a Power SourceHibernation Understanding Standby and HibernationStandby Enabling HibernationWhen You Leave Your Work When the Power Supply Is UncertainChoosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown While Using Drive Media While Using InfraredStandby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures Identifying the Power Controls and LightUsing the Default Power Procedures Turning the Notebook On or OffInitiating or Exiting Standby Button Light turns on Your work Returns to ScreenInitiating or Exiting Hibernation Using Fn+F3 as the Windows Sleep Button Setting Power Procedure PreferencesAccessing Power Procedure Settings Using a Standby PasswordUsing Emergency Shutdown Procedures Setting Power Management Preferences Accessing the Power Options WindowDisplaying the Power Meter Icon Setting or Changing a Power Scheme Setting a Power SchemeChanging a Power Scheme Using SpeedStep Windows 2000 Professional Only Choosing a Performance ModeSetting SpeedStep Preferences Using the SpeedStep WindowUsing the SpeedStep Icon Using Computer SetupFinding More Battery Power Information Security Features Quick Reference SecuritySetting Preferences in Computer Setup Using PasswordsForgetting Passwords Combining Compaq and Windows Passwords Using a Power-On Password Entering Power-On Password SettingsUsing a Compaq Administrator Password Entering a Power-On PasswordEntering Compaq Administrator Password Settings Using DriveLock Entering a Compaq Administrator PasswordProtecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock Accessing a Protected Hard Drive Changing a DriveLock Password Removing DriveLock Protection Disabling a Device Selecting an Information Management Procedure Protecting System InformationEntering and Displaying System Information Connecting an Optional Cable Lock Intelligent Manageability Understanding Intelligent ManageabilityUsing Fault Management Alerts Installing Intelligent ManageabilitySetting Up Insight Management Agents Identifying a Fault Management AlertSetting Fault Management Alert Preferences MultiBoot Advanced Users Only Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBootEnabling Media and Devices for MultiBoot NICUsing the Default Search Sequence Planning Changes to the Startup Sequence Specifying MultiBoot Preferences Setting a Continuing Startup SequenceSetting the MultiBoot Express Prompt Responding to the MultiBoot Express PromptSoftware Updates Restorations Updating SoftwareAccessing ROM Version Information Preparing for a Software UpdateAccessing Notebook Model Information Displaying ROM Information in Compaq DiagnosticsDisplaying ROM Information in Computer Setup Accessing Software Updates Downloading and Installing a System ROM Update Updating Software from the InternetSoftware Updates and Restorations Downloading and Installing a KBC ROM Update Downloading a KBC ROM UpdateInstalling a KBC ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq Restoring Software Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Computer Setup ProceduresRestoring Computer Setup Defaults Selecting from the File Menu Select To Do ThisSelecting from the Security Menu Selecting from the Tools Menu Selecting from the Advanced MenuSelecting from the Advanced Menu Using Compaq Diagnostics Detecting Compaq DiagnosticsInstalling Compaq Diagnostics Using the Compaq Configuration Record Scan Using the Diagnostics ScanObtaining Configuration Information Obtaining Diagnostic Test InformationSetup and Diagnostic Utilities Index Compaq Support Software CDCompaq Support Software CD 6-4Compaq telephone numbers DVD Index-4 Index-5 Restoring software 6-10 ROM. See system ROM Read Index-7 Worldwide Telephone Numbers