Dreamcom 10 series, User Manual

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Power management
This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system
activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the
following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals
connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. If no activity
is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer
stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy.
This computer employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI
(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) which allows for maximum
power conservation and maximum performance at the same time.
Windows handles all power-saving chores for your computer.
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a power
management specification jointly developed by Compaq, Intel, Microsoft,
Phoenix and Toshiba. ACPI enables Windows to control the amount of
power given to each device attached to the computer. With ACPI,
Windows can turn off peripheral devices when they are not in use, thereby
saving power.
Note:
We recommend you enable power management to prolong
your battery life.
Refer to Windows help for more details.