Power
Setting a Standby Password
To set the notebook to prompt for a password when exiting Standby:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > Power Options icon > Advanced tab.
2.Select the check box for Prompt for Password When Computer Resumes From Standby.
3.Select the OK button.
At the password prompt that is displayed when resuming from Standby, enter a password that was set in the operating system, not a password that was set in the Setup utility. Passwords set in the operating system and passwords set in the Setup utility can be the same.
Selecting, Creating or Changing a Power Scheme
A Windows power scheme assigns power levels to system components.
Power schemes are typically used to set an optimal balance between performance and power conservation, based on how you use the notebook.
Some settings, such as setting the notebook to turn off the display after a time interval you specify, also provide privacy.
Selecting a Preset Power Scheme
To change the current power scheme to a default or previously set power scheme, use either of the following procedures:
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■Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > Power Options icon > Power Schemes tab, select a power scheme from the power schemes list, then select the OK button.
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