Acer TravelMate 3260 manual Acer ePower Management, Using power plans, To create a new power plan

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Acer ePower Management

Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management".

Using power plans

Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also create customized power plans. You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below.

View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can open Windows power options by clicking "More Power Options".

Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans.

To create a new power plan:

Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options.

1Click the Create Power Plan icon.

2Enter a name for your new power plan.

3Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on.

4If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use.

5Click "OK" to save your new power plan.

To switch between power plans:

1Select the power plan you wish to switch to from the drop-down list.

2Click "Apply".

To edit a power plan:

Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also turn on/off system components to extend battery life.

1Switch to the power plan you wish to edit

2Adjust settings as required.

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Contents TravelMate 3270/3260/2480 Series Users GuidePage Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical power Replacing the battery pack Product servicingOperating environment Additional safety informationTelephone line safety Medical devicesVehicles Potentially explosive environmentsEmergency calls Disposal instructions Mercury advisoryTips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your visionDeveloping good work habits Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Using the keyboard Securing your computer Acer eRecovery Management Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology passwordAcer eNet Management For selected modelsEmpowering Technology To create a new power plan Acer ePower ManagementUsing power plans To switch between power plansTo delete a power plan Battery statusAcer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Front view Your Acer notebook tourDescription Closed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view IconRight view Rear view Icon Item DescriptionBase view Specifications English Wlan English English Acpi Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows keys KeyDescriptionHotkeys Decreases the screen brightness Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioGetting to know your VoIP phone Using Acer Bluetooth VoIP PhonePackage contents LayoutLED indicators Charging the phoneConnecting the phone to your notebook English Using the phone Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton Internet SecuritySelect Tasks & Scans Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Infrared port does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimising battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionAcer Arcade for selected models Settings Finding and playing contentDisplay Settings Navigation controls Audio SettingsArcade controls Player controlsBackground mode Virtual keyboardCinema Album Slide Show settingsEditing Pictures Snapshot VideoPlaying a video file Editing videoMake DVDs MusicAuthoring CD/DVDs File type compatibility Acer Arcade Deluxe for selected models Remote control for selected models Remote functions DVD Master Starting Acer Arcade DeluxeVideoMagician DV DeliteMoving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared FIR for selected modelsUniversal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 port For selected modelsInserting a PC Card Installing memoryPC Card slot Ejecting a PC CardBios utility Boot sequenceEnable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Acer eRecovery Management Create backupBurn backup disc Restore and recoveryError messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of applicable countriesEnglish LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Article 3.1a Health and SafetyRadio device regulatory notice General Article 3.1b EMCEnglish FCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity ZR1Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Acer Computer Shanghai LimitedLCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROMEnglish