Graphics Processing
Unit
Graphics processing unit (GPU) performance
may vary depending on product model, design
configuration, applications, power management
settings and features utilized. GPU performance
is only optimized when operating in AC power
mode and may decrease considerably when
operating in battery power mode.
Legal Footnote (Graphics Processing Unit (GPU))
For more information regarding Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), please
refer to the
section.
Intel
®
Display Power Saving Technology
Intel GPU models include the Display Power Saving Technology feature
that can save the computer's power consumption by optimizing picture
contrast on the internal LCD.
This feature can be used if the computer is:
running under battery mode
using the internal LCD display only
The Display Power Saving Technology feature is enabled at factory default.
If you want to disable this feature, you can disable it.
The Display Power Saving Technology feature can be disabled in the Intel
®
HD Graphics Control Panel.
You can access this control panel in the following way:
Right-click on the desktop and click
Graphics Properties...
In this control panel:
1.
Click
Power
and select
On battery
.
2.
Click
Off
under
Display Power Saving Technology
.
3.
Click
Apply
.
If you want to enable this feature, under the conditions mentioned above,
click
On
under
Display Power Saving Technology
.
Intel
®
Smart Connect Technology
Your computer may support Intel
®
Smart Connect Technology which
automatically updates your applications such as e-mail, file sharing and
social media/networks, etc. Once Intel
®
Smart Connect Technology is
enabled, your computer will periodically wake up from sleep mode to
update the applications that are open.
To use this function, click the icon ( ) in the taskbar to start the utility
wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.
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