at slow speed, when there is no user input or device activity. Choose Customized to alter these settings and Disabled to turn off the Power management function.

Idle Mode: Turns on or off the idle mode power savings. On slows down the CPU when the system is not busy.

Suspend Time out: Sets the period of computer inactivity from Suspend that must pass before your computer automatically goes into rest mode. When the rest timeout expires, your computer goes to the rest mode according to Suspend Mode.

Suspend Mode: Specifies the type of rest mode your computer enters:

•Save to RAM: Saves power by turning off the microprocessor and all devices except system memory and controller, video memory and controller.

•Save To Disk (default): Provides the greatest power-saving capabilities by essentially turning off your computer. In the save to disk mode, all syste logic (except for your computer wakeup circuitry and battery charger) is turned off. During save to disk mode, the system and video memory are saved to the hard drive and are restored when your computer resumes from rest.

When the computer enters save to disk mode, it will not resume normal operation at a specified time no matter how the Resume On Time field is set.

Resume On Modem Ring: Enables the computer to resume operation from rest mode in the event of modem communication. The computer will resume only if the Suspend Mode field is set to Save to RAM, not Save To Disk. The default setting is Off. Windows 98 does not use this item.

Resume On Time: Enables the computer to resume operation from rest mode at a scheduled time. The computer will resume only if theSuspend Mode field is set to Save to RAM, not Save To Disk. If you set this field to On, you must set the Resume Time field as well. The default setting is Off. Windows 98 does not use this feature.

Resume Time: Specifies the time for your computer to automatically resume from rest mode. Enter two-digit numbers to indicate the hour, minutes, and seconds in the format hh:mm:ss. Use a 24-hour clock . Use the tab key to move between the hour, minute, and second cells. Use the hyphen key <-> or <Space> bar to decrease or increase the numbers. You must set this option if you enable Resume On Time.

Smart Battery Calibration: Enables you to discharge the system battery completely for a more accurate battery level detection. This option only works with the smart battery if the AC Adapter is not plugged in.

Calibration reminder:* Enables the computer to prompt you to start the battery calibration . The prompt appears each time you start your computer or reboot until you respond with Y (yes). The options for this field are:

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