Initiating Quick Controls

Quick Controls are security features that can disable the keyboard and pointing device and clear the screen. Before you can use Quick Controls, set a power-on password and enable Quick Control preferences. For instructions, refer to Chapter 13.

■To initiate Quick Controls, press Fn+F6.

■To exit Quick Controls, enter your power-on password.

The Fn+F6 hotkeys cannot be used on an external keyboard connected through a USB connector on the computer or an optional docking base.

Setting a Power Conservation Level

In Windows 2000 Professional press Fn+F7 to open the Power Options Properties window. Select the Battery Conservation Settings tab.

In Windows 98 press Fn+F7 to open the Power Schemes window.

In Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 press Fn+F7 to open the Battery Conservation Settings window.

Select one of the following preset battery conservation levels:

■High—Maximizes running time from a single charge.

■Medium—Balances system performance with running time.

■None (Drain)—Runs the computer at full power.

Viewing Battery Status

Press Fn+F8 to view the status of all installed batteries. Battery packs are listed by location.

■To display the location of a listed battery, select the corresponding battery icon.

■A lightning bolt icon beside a battery icon indicates that the battery pack in that location is charging.

Adjusting Panel Contrast

Press Fn+F9 to adjust the panel contrast of the computer screen with an on-screen slide button or with the arrow keys. This feature is only available to select models.

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