HP 1216UK manual Important Information, Time

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

MAXIMISING BATTERY OPERATING

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The Compaq Presario™ 1200 Notebook computer with the Mobile AMD Athlon™ 4 and AMD Duron™ processors features AMD PowerNow! technology.

When running your Presario Notebook on battery power, AMD PowerNow! technology maximises the operating time of your battery, giving you up to 30 percent more computing time in many applications without any perceptible performance difference.

AMD PowerNow! technology consists of three basic operating modes:

■Automatic Mode—The processor speed changes dynamically based on the requirements of the software that is running on the system. This is the default mode for a Notebook operating on battery power. This mode can also be selected when the Notebook is operating on external AC power.

■High Performance Mode—The processor always runs at its maximum speed. This is the default mode for a Notebook operating on external AC power. This mode can also be selected when the Notebook is operating on battery power.

■Battery Saver Mode—The processor always runs at its lowest power consumption state to extend the life of the battery. This mode can only be selected when the Notebook is operating on battery power.

To maximise your battery operating time when changing power sources (for example, from external AC power to battery power), you must install the AMD PowerNow! application to allow your Notebook’s processor to switch speed settings automatically.