Acer Aspire 3810T Series Service Manual

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Chapter 1 19If you wish to change your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from the Start menu and gothrough the steps outlined above.Power managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers toany activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connectedto the computer, 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 the advanced configuration and powerinterface (ACPI), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the sametime. Windows handles all power-saving chores for your computer.Acer PowerSmart keyThe Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of your computer’s graphics sub-system to reduceoverall power consumption. When you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the Windows graphics scheme will bechanged to Windows Vista Basic, screen brightness reduced and the graphics chip will be switched to a lowerspeed.Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your previous settings.Acer eRecovery ManagementAcer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly restore the system. You can back up/restore the factorydefault image, and reinstall applications and drivers.NOTE: All of the following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: Backup:z Create Factory Default Discz Create Drivers and Applications Disc Restore:z Completely Restore System to Factory Defaultsz Restore Operating System and Retain User Dataz Reinstall Drivers or Applications