Dell Latitude D505L User Manual
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Power Options PropertiesThe Power Options Properties window helps you to manage power consumption and monitor batterycharge status. To access the Microsoft Windows Power Options Properties window:z In Windows XP, click the Start button, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance,and then click Power Options.z In Windows 2000, open the Control Panel and double-click the Power Options icon.Power Schemes TabWindows XP controls the performance level of the processor depending on the power scheme you select. Youdo not need to make any further adjustments to set the performance level. For information on settingprocessor performance for other operating systems, see "Intel SpeedStep™ Technology Tab (for Windows2000)."Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for entering standby mode, turning off the display,and turning off the hard drive. For more information on power management options, see the Help and SupportCenter (Windows Help in Windows 2000).Alarms TabThe Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you with a message when the batterycharge falls below a certain percentage. When you receive your computer, the Low battery alarm andCritical battery alarm check boxes are selected. It is recommended that you continue to use these settings.See "Using a Battery" for more information on low-battery warnings.Power Meter TabThe Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining.Advanced TabThe Advanced tab allows you to:z Set power icon and standby mode password options.z Program the following functions (depending on your operating system):{ Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to do).{ Enter standby mode.{ Enter hibernate mode.{ Shut down Windows and turn off the computer.{ Choose no action (None or Do nothing).NOTE: To enable audible alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm.Page 5 of 6Power Management9/19/2003file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\rpaxman\Local%20Settings\Temp\~hhAA15.htm |
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