AVERATEC 6200 Series user manual Series Notebook PC Managing the Power, Power Options

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6200 Series Notebook PC

4.2 Managing the Power

The Windows XP operating system supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows you to manage the computer power easily and efficiently. With the ACPI function, the power can be distributed to different components individually according to their needs. This is helpful to provide you with the maximum battery usage or optimal system performance.

Power Options

In order to maintain sufficient power for optimal system operation, please set up the most appropriate configuration for your computer. The following instructions describe the Power Options setup procedures:

1.Click Start from the taskbar, and then select Control Panel to open the Control Panel window.

2.Click Performance and Maintenance.

3.In Performance and Maintenance window, click the Power Options item to open the Power Option Properties window.

4.Under the Power Schemes tab, you can set up the most appropriate configuration for your computer.

Select one Power Scheme that is best fit to your computer (see the table in page 4-11 for more instructions).

Set up the related settings in these field.

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Contents Averatec Regulations Information Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery CD-ROM Drive Notice Safety Instructions Release History Table of Content Using the Software Applications Bios Setup Caring Your Notebook PC Getting Started Unpacking Series Notebook PC Before You BeginFeatures and Benefits Top-open View Series Notebook PC Quick Components GuideTouchpad Quick Launch Buttons and Power ButtonDisplay Panel KeyboardCover Latch Volume Increase-Decrease ControllerSeries Notebook PC Front ViewConsumer Infrared Audio Port ConnectorsPC Card Slot Video ConnectorRight-side View Status LEDVGA Port Left-side View Speaker outlet Power ConnectorRJ-45 Connector RJ-11 ConnectorOptical Storage Device Mini PCI, Memory, CPU Compartment Battery PackBottom View HDD CompartmentPreparing to Operate Connecting the PowerConnecting the AC Power Disconnecting the AC Power Turning On the Computer Power-On Self TestTurning On/Off the Notebook PC Opening the Top CoverTurning Off the Computer Averatec reminds you Basics of Using Notebook PC Set Up Your Work Environment Series Notebook PC Safety and Comfort TipsHave a Good Work Habit Series Notebook PC Knowing the Keyboard Typewriter Keys Typewriter KeysCursor Keys Cursor KeysNumeric Keys Numeric KeysFn Key Keyboard provides a Fn key Function KeysWindows Keys Right/Left Scrolling Arrow Cursor Movement AreaLeft Button Right ButtonUsing the Touchpad Averatec reminds you Configuring the Touchpad Using the Optical Storage Inserting the CD Releasing the CD Manually Removing the CDSeries Notebook PC Hard Disk Drive Changing the Resolution and Colors Quality Using the Video FunctionConfiguring the Display Settings Changing the Display Output Device Volume Control Using the Audio FunctionConnecting Audio Devices Control Key Function Control Key function at Direct Play modeControl Key function at Setup Menu mode Series Notebook PC Direct Play FunctionKey Definition Remote control key define in any modeDirector play key define Direct play key define in any modeMessage on the LCM Using the Software Applications Resuming the Operating System Series Notebook PC Using the Recovery CDSoftware Applications DriversUtility Series Notebook PC Activating Your System Power Management AC Adapter Series Notebook PC Introduction to the Power Source Charging the Battery Battery PackCheck this option Replacing the battery pack Changing the Battery PackClick Performance and Maintenance Series Notebook PC Managing the PowerPower Options Set up the actions Stand by, Hibernate, or Shut down Series Notebook PC Check this option Bios Setup How to Run Bios Setup? Using Bios Setup Utility When to Use Bios Setup?Control Keys Series Notebook PC Main Menu Advanced SettingsBoot Settings Power Management SetupExit Menu Security SettingsSystem Time Series Notebook PC System OverviewProcessor System MemoryMonth Date Year Day System DateHyper Threading Function Series Notebook PC Advanced SettingsCPU Configuration Acpi Apic supportPrimary IDE Slave IDE ConfigurationUSB Devices Enabled Primary IDE MasterClear User Password Series Notebook PC Security SettingsChange Supervisor Password Change User Password1st Boot Device Boot SettingsQuick Boot Quiet BootWake on MDC Series Notebook PC Power SettingsPower Settings Wake on LANExit Options Expanding and Upgrading Connecting the Peripheral Devices Series Notebook PC Connecting the External DevicesConnecting the External Monitor Connecting the TV PC onlyConnecting the USB Devices Using the LAN Connecting the Communication DevicesUsing the Modem Installing the PC card Installing the PC CardRemoving the PC card Select Series Notebook PC Safely Remove HardwareUpgrading your System Caring Your Notebook PC Locking Your Computer Series Notebook PC Protecting Your Notebook PCOperating System Password Setting Up PasswordPower-on Password Norton AntiVirus Using the Anti-Virus ProtectionAbout Computer Virus Tips for Traveling Placing and Operating Your Computer Series Notebook PC Taking Care of Your ComputerBattery Safety Tips Cleaning Your ComputerUsing the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Conserving Battery PowerAveratec reminds you