HP 2883AP, 2899AP, 2897AP, 2896AP, 2898AP Setting SpeedStep Preferences, Using the SpeedStep Window

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Setting SpeedStep Preferences

SpeedStep settings can be accessed from either the SpeedStep window or the SpeedStep icon. In addition, SpeedStep can be enabled or disabled in Computer Setup.

✎If the SpeedStep window and icon are not accessible, they may be disabled in Computer Setup. To enable the window and icon (and other settings in the SpeedStep window), refer to “Using Computer Setup,” later in this section.

Using the SpeedStep Window

To open the SpeedStep window from the desktop, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Management icon > Intel SpeedStep technology tab. Then set your preferences as instructed in the following table.

PreferenceProcedures

Assign a performance mode that applies when the notebook is running on battery power.

Select a performance mode from the drop-down list for Running on Batteries, then select OK.

Assign a performance mode that	Select a performance mode
applies when the notebook is	from the drop-down list for
running on AC power.	Plugged In, then select OK.
Set the notebook to remain in the	Select the same performance
same performance mode even if	mode from the drop-down lists
the power source changes.	for Running on Batteries and
	Plugged In, then select OK.
Remove the SpeedStep icon from	1.	Select the check box for
the taskbar.		Remove Icon from Taskbar.
	2.	Select OK in the Advanced
		window.
	3.	Select OK or Apply in the
		main SpeedStep window.

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