Gateway DX430X, User Manual

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CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows
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Click a power plan (default plans shown):
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Balanced uses several energy-saving features while maintaining reasonable
performance and convenience.
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Power saver maximizes energy savings but reduces performance and convenience.
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High performance maximizes performance but reduces energy savings.
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To change a power plan, click Change plan settings , change the settings you want, then
click Save changes .
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To change advanced power settings, click Change plan settings , Change advanced
power settings .
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Change the settings you want, then click OK .
You can change:
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Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and
processor
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Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards
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Behavior of your computer’s power button
The Edit Play Settings dialog box opens.
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Click Save changes .
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To create a new power plan, on the left side of the window click Create a power plan ,
then follow the on-screen instructions.
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