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Using Windows NT to Conserve Battery Power
To access the Power Management Control window (see Figure 2) and set the power management features in Windows NT, perform the
following steps:
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings , and click Control Panel .
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Double-click the Softex Power Management icon.
The Softex Power Management Control window contains the following tabs:
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Power Status tells you if the computer is using battery power or AC power, the percent of battery charge remaining, and how much battery
operating time remains.
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Power Control allows you to put the computer into save-to-disk suspend mode.
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Settings allows you to select one of three power mode settings — Advanced, Standard, and Off . This tab also allows you to enable the low-
battery warning and to place the Power Management icon on or remove it from the taskbar.
Click Advanced to let the operating system and basic input/output system (BIOS) work together for maximum power savings. You can use the
Windows NT Power Management Control window or the Power menu of the Setup program to change power management settings.
Click Standard to allow the BIOS to control all power management settings. You must use the Power menu of the Setup program to change
power management settings.
Click Off to disable power management features when you want the maximum performance from the computer.
Figure 2. Softex Power Management Control Window