AVERATEC AV1020-ED1, User Manual

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Appendix A
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: My screen times out too quickly. I have to constantly hit a key or
move the mouse in order to bring it back. How can I adjust the
screen time-out?
A: This is part of Windows Power Management. Access Power
Management by clicking on
Start / Settings / Control Panel /
Performance and Maintenance / Power Options / Power Schemes .
Adjust the display time-out by selecting a time next to the Turn off
monitor option. You may also select different time-out values for
adapter and battery power states.
Q: I've heard that cleaning up and rearranging files on the hard drive
will improve the startup speed of my programs. How do I do this?
A: Hard disk maintenance can improve the startup speed of programs.
This maintenance includes deleting unnecessary files, and
defragmenting, which rearranges data into more efficient groupings.
Windows includes utilities for performing these maintenance tasks.
Run Disk Cleanup to remove unnecessary files, and Disk
Defragmenter to defragment the hard drive. For more information, go
to Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools
Q: What kind of external microphone can I use with my notebook
computer?
A: You will need to use a self-amplifying microphone.
Q: Because of a software problem, I was unable to shut down power
normally. I pressed the power button to force a power off, but it
didn't work. How can I force a power off?
A: Make sure you press the power button for at least 4 seconds. Normally,
this will force a power off.
Q: Why can’t I charge the battery of my portable computer after it
was out of use for some time?