Compaq Armada m700 - Notebook PC, Maintenance And Service Manual

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Product Description 1-9
Configuration Management
Configuration Management optimizes software upgrade and customer support
procedures. Compaq provides support software to optimize the performance of the
computer. This support software is accessible through a monthly CD-ROM
subscription. Support software can also be downloaded from the Compaq Web site at:
www.compaq.com/support/ portables
Managing Power
The computer comes with a collection of power management features that allow
battery operating time to be extended and power to be conserved. Use power
management to monitor most computer components such as the hard drive, processor,
and display.
Accessing Power Management
In Windows 95, select Start
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Settings
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Control Panel
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Power to view or adjust
settings in Power Properties.
NOTE: If Windows NT 4.0 is running, select Compaq Power instead of Power. If
Windows 98 is running, select Power Management.
Power Management Levels
To extend the life of batteries, use the Battery Conservation tab in Power Properties. If
Windows 95 is running, select Start
!
Settings
!
Control Panel
!
Power to access
Power Properties.
NOTE: If Windows NT 4.0 is running, select Compaq Power instead of Power. If
Windows 98 is running, select Power Management.
The level of battery conservation or selection of preset power management levels can
be customized.