3-12 Using Setup
Preferences
PowerPanel lets you specify a profile to use when the system is on AC
power. You can use any available profile, or create one for this purpose. For
information on creating profiles, see the section “Profile Manager” or see the
on-line Help.
PowerPanel also lets you specify the toolbar to use and a its location on the
desktop. You can position the PowerPanel at the top or bottom and center,
left, or right of the screen.
To specify an AC profile, select Preferences from the PowerPanel menu.
Click on the AC Profile tab, and then select a profile.
If you want to switch from battery to AC power, you can continue to use the
profile that was previously active. You can also select to disable the profile
switch.
Customize
Use the Customize menu to change the PowerPanel profile commands and
icons according to your needs. You can view the current toolbar image to
help you decide if changes need to be made. Use Customize to change the
power profile or command assigned to the button. Also use Customize to
add, delete, update, or move a button.
Profile Manager
The Profile Manager describes all existing profiles in detail.
The Profile Manager lists all the existing profiles. Select a profile, and read
the description below it. If you select View, you can see the specific settings
that make up the selected profile.
You can use the Profile Manager to create your own profiles. Select
“Create” from the Profile Manager screen, and then enter the requested in-
formation.
While you are working, the current profile is the one with the button that
appears pressed down.
For more information on creating profiles, see the on-line PowerPanel help
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