Compaq Armada 4200, Reference Manual

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Managing Power 5-15
Writer: Dianne Fielden Saved by: Johnnie Abercrombie Saved date: 09/18/97 10:00 AM
Part Number: 290779-001 File name: CH05
Power Properties Utility
This computer comes standard with Power Properties, a collection
of power management features that allow you to extend battery
operating time or conserve AC power.
NOTE:
Under Windows NT, this utility is available as Power
Management.
You can use power management to monitor most of the computer
components, such as the hard drive, processor, and display. When
these components are inactive for specified periods of time, called
timeouts, you can use power management settings to shut them
down temporarily. This will conserve battery or AC power.
Most power management features are located in Power Properties.
Using these features, you can change characteristics that
determine how your system uses battery and AC power.
If you are running Windows 95, view or set your power
management features in Power Properties.
To get to Power Properties:
1. Click Start.
2. Click Settings.
3. Click Control Panel.
4. Double-click the Power icon.
If you are running Windows NT, view or set power management
features in Computer Setup. In Computer Setup, click the Power
Management tab.