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CPU Speed Change Mode
:
In this mode, the CPU is automatically stopped when
there are no operations.
HDD Motor Timeout
:
When the hard disk drive is not accessed for more than
a minute, power to the motor is shut off.
Standby Timeout
:
When the computer is idle or a device is not accessed
for one or two minutes, the computer enters the standby
mode.
Power Management settings
* Enabled only when the battery itself is being used.
CPU Speed HDD Standby
Change Mode Motor Timeout Timeout
Advanced
Enable 1 min 1 min
Standard (Battery/AC adapter)
Enable 1 min 2 min
Standard (Battery)*
Enable 1 min 2 min
OFF
Disable Never Never
Power
Management
Functions automatically
set
Close the Setup Utility ( page 40)
6
1Run the Setup Utility ( page 40)
3Using and , select [Power Saving], then set [Advanced]
with
(To avoid setting the hibernation timeout, press and proceed on to step 6.)
4Using and , select [Power Switch], then set [Hiberna-
tion] with
5Using and , select [Hibernation Timeout], set either [4
min] or [16 min] with , then press
2
CAUTION
When you need a network environment.
Be sure to disable the hibernation timeout settings with the Setup Utility .
After resuming operation from the hibernation mode, the network connection may be severed or the
computer will not work properly.
In communications when a device like a high-speed modem or ISDN terminal adapter
is connected to the serial port, etc.
There are times when high-speed communication is adversely affected if the power management
function is enabled.
Key operation and music playback
When the power saving function is running, you may feel that key and mouse operations are slug-
gish. Furthermore, music may not be played back correctly when entering the standby mode during
playback.
Setting Power Management
(How to set [Advanced] and the hibernation timeout)
Using and , select [Power Management], then press