Managing System Power
In the Windows® 2000 and Windows® 98 Second Edition (98 SE) operating system environments, your NEC Versa notebook manages its power resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) while the system is powered on using AC or battery (DC) power. ACPI enables the operating system to manage the power given to each attached device and to turn off a device when not in use.
ake advantage of the opportunity to manage power on your system to:
Minimize battery drain.
TPreserve the life of your NEC Versa.
Save time. When you return from that urgent call or meeting, you don’t have to reboot, just press the Power button to resume system operation.
Windows 2000 Power Options Properties
In Windows 2000, most ACPI power management settings are controlled through Windows Power Options Properties, not through the BIOS Setup utility. To access Windows 2000 Power Options Properties, go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double click Power Options.
Power Options Properties includes the following power management areas:
Power Schemes
Alarms
Power Meter
Advanced
THibernate
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