26English Power managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity.System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices:keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and videomemory. 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 advancedconfiguration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum powerconservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles allpower-saving chores for your computer.Acer PowerSmart keyNote: This feature is only available on certain models.Acer PowerSmart uses the power-saving features of your computer's graphics sub-system to reduce overall power consumption. When you press the AcerPowerSmart key, the screen brightness is reduced and the graphics chip switchedto a lower speed; PCI and WLAN switch to power-saving modes. Press the AcerPowerSmart key again to return to your previous settings.
