‡Select Maximum Performance to conserve power but allow greatest sys- tem performance. When this setting is selected, the Standby Time-Outoption is set automatically to 4 minutes, and theSuspend Time-Outoption is disabled. The Smart CPU Mode option is set automatically to Off.
‡Select Maximum Power Savings to conserve the greatest amount of sys- tem power. When this setting is selected, the Standby Time-Outoption is set automatically to 1 minute, and theSuspend Time-Outoption is set automatically to 5 minutes. The Smart CPU Mode option is set automati- cally to On.
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Smart CPU Mode allows the computer to slow down the microprocessor automatically if it is not being used. Settings for this option are:
‡On — Allows the computer to slow down the microprocessor when it is inactive
‡Off (the default) — Keeps the microprocessor running at its normal operat- ing speed regardless of microprocessor inactivity
To increase battery operating time, set the Smart CPU Mode option to On.
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Standby Time-Outconserves battery power by turning off various devices in the system, including the display, but leaves the computer ready to resume operations immediately. Use Standby Time-Outwhen you leave the com- puter unattended for less than a few minutes.
Standby Time-Outlets you determine how long the computer remains idle (no I/O activity) before activating standby mode to conserve battery power. Settings for this option are Disabled, 1 min., 2 min., 4 min., 6 min., 8 min., 12 min., and16 min.
To increase battery operating time, set this option to a lower number of min- utes. Press any key on the built-in keyboard to resume normal computer operation.
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Suspend Time-Outlets you determine how long the computer remains idle (no I/O activity) before activating suspend mode. Settings for this option are Disabled, 5 min., 10 min., 15 min., 20 min., 30 min., 40 min., and 60 min.
To increase battery operating time, set this option to a lower number of minutes.
