Chapter 1 33Acer ePower ManagementAcer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select AcerePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface.AC Mode (Adapter Mode)The default setting is Maximum Performance. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness andother settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: wireless LAN, Bluetooth,CardBus, fireware (1394), wired LAN and optical device if supported.DC Mode (Battery Mode)There are four pre-defined profiles: Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and BatteryLife. You can also define up to three of your own.To Create a New Power Profile1. Change power settings as desired.2. Click Save as... to save to a new power profile.3. Name the newly created profile.4. Select whether this profile is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK.5. The new profile will appear in the profile list.Battery StatusFor real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the upper half sideof the window.
