Acer 5110, 5620, 5610 manual Acer ePower Management, AC mode, DC mode, Battery status

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.

AC 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 or 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.

Battery status

For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the lower left side of the window.

You can also click Settings to:

•Set alarms.

•Reload factory defaults.

•Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing to the system after Hibernation or Stand-by.

•View information about Acer ePower Management.

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