Compaq N150 Series Computer Utilities, Using the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, Power Management

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Computer Utilities

Utilities that are preinstalled on the computer include:

■PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility—Allows you to modify or restore factory default settings and configure the system BIOS to diagnose and solve minor problems.

■Power Management—Allows you to reduce your computer power consumption.

■Security—Allows you to set or remove your power-on password.

Using the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

The PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (PSU) is built into the system. You can configure the system BIOS and modify or restore factory default settings, such as date and time, types of disk drives, power management, and password settings. To run PSU, press F10 during system startup. When the main screen displays, use the keyboard and arrow keys to move around the menus and make selections.

Power Management

The computer operating system provides power management utilities that help you maintain and conserve power when the computer is running on battery power.

To access power management options, select the power application icon in the operating system’s Control Panel.

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