NEC Versa Series Managing System Power, Windows 2000 Power Options Properties, Exit Menu Items

	Exit Menu Items
Menu Item	Settings (default is bold)
Discard Changes	Loads previous values from BIOS for all
	setup fields.
Save Changes	Saves all setup value changes to BIOS.
Battery Refresh	Reactivates the battery (applies to the
	Lithium-Ion battery).

Managing System Power

In the Windows 2000 operating system environment, your NEC Versa 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.

Take advantage of the opportunity to manage power on your system to:

!Minimize battery drain.

!Preserve the life of your NEC Versa.

!Save time. When you return from that urgent call or meeting, you don’t have to reboot, just slide 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.

The Power Options Properties features are broken down as follows:

!Power Schemes

!Alarms

!Power Meter

!Advanced

!Hibernate

3-12 Using the BIOS Setup Utility