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Technical Support Information

Technical support information is available in Windows® XP operating system.
1. Select Start, right-click on My Computer and select Properties.
2. On the General tab, click on the Support Information button.
Managing System Power (Windows® XP Operating System)
In the Windows® XP operating system environment, your notebook manages its power
resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) while the notebook 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.
Take advantage of the opportunity to manage power on your notebook to:
• Minimise battery drain.
• Preserve the life of your notebook.
• Save time. When you return from that urgent call or meeting, you don’t have to reboot,
just press the Power button to resume notebook operation.

Windows® XP Operating System Power Options Properties

In Windows® XP operating system, most ACPI power management settings are controlled
through Windows® Power Options Properties, not through the BIOS Setup utility, unless
otherwise noted. To access Windows® Power Options Properties, go to Start, Control Panel,
select Performance and Maintenance, and click on Power Options.
The Power Options Properties are broken down as follows:

Power schemes

Use the Power Schemes tab options to define the appropriate power scheme for your
notebook, and to set timeouts for standby, monitor, and hard disk.
Parameter Options Description
Power Schemes VERSA
Home/office desk
Always On
Defines the most appropriate
power scheme for your
notebook.
Turn off monitor (plugged in) 1/2/3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45
minutes
1/2/3/4/5 hours
Never
Selects the time delay before
your LCD panel turns off.
Turn off monitor (running on
batteries)
1/2/3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45
minutes
1/2/3/4/5 hours
Never
Selects the time delay before
your LCD panel turns off.
Turn off hard disks (plugged
in)
3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45
minutes
1/2/3/4/5 hours
Never
Selects the time delay before
your hard disk(s) power down.