Changing Your Power Management Settings in DOS
If you are working in DOS mode, your Windows power management settings will not be in effect. However, there are preset power management settings while you are working in DOS. To change these settings, complete the following steps.
1.When you start your computer, the Compaq logo appears on your display. For a few seconds, there will be a cursor flashing in the upper right hand corner. When this cursor appears, press the F10 key.
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CAUTION: F10 setup is for experienced users only. If you change any other settings, your computer may not restart. Pressing the F9 key at any point within the setup returns your computer to the default settings.
NOTE: After you have entered the F10 setup mode, you will not be able to use your mouse or touchpad to move around the screen. You must use the arrow keys or the + and – keys.
2.Using your arrow keys, select the DOS Power option from the menubar.
3.Move to Power Savings. Use the + or – key to change the setting to Customized or press Enter to see the available options. Use the arrow keys to choose your selection.
4.Move to Sleep Timeout and press Enter to display your choices. Use the arrow keys to make a selection and press Enter.
5.Move to Hard Disk Timeout and press Enter to display your choices. Use the arrow keys to make a selection and press Enter.
6.Using your arrow keys, select Exit from the menubar.
7.Make sure that Exit Saving Changes is selected. Press the Enter key.
8.Select Yes to save your changes and exit.
+NOTE: These settings only apply when you are working in DOS mode. If you are working in Windows, the Windows power management settings will apply.