Compaq V300, E500S manual Configuration Management, Managing Power, Accessing Power Management

Configuration Management

Configuration Management optimizes software upgrade and customer. This support software is accessible through a monthly CD-ROM subscription. Support software can also be downloaded from the Compaq Web site at:

www.compaq.com/support/portables

Managing Power

The computer comes with a collection of power management features that allow battery operating time to be extended and power to be conserved. Use power management to monitor most computer components such as the hard drive, processor, and display.

Accessing Power Management

■In Windows 95, select Start ! Settings ! Control Panel ! Power to view or adjust settings in Power Properties.

■In Windows NT 4.0, select Compaq Power instead of Power

■In Windows 98, select Power Management instead of Power.

Power Management Levels

To extend the life of batteries, use the Battery Conservation tab in Power Properties.

■In Windows 95, select Start ! Settings ! Control Panel ! Power to access Power Properties.

■In Windows NT 4.0, select Compaq Power instead of Power.

■In Windows 98, select Power Management instead of Power.

You can customize the level of battery conservation or the selection of preset power management levels.

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