Dell Latitude XPiCD Reference Manual

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Customizing System Features 2-5System Setup OptionsThe following subsections explain in detail each of thesystem setup options found in the System Setup program.The subsections are alphabetized to make it easy for youto find the appropriate option.ACAC is one of the categories of POWER MANAGEMENT. Youcan set different time-outs for the following options whenyou operate your computer from alternating current (AC)power: DISPLAY TIME-OUT, DISK TIME-OUT, SUSPENDTIME-OUT, S2D TIME-OUT, SMART CPU MODE, andBRIGHTNESS.A change to the AC option takes effect immediately(rebooting is not required).Admin PasswordADMIN PASSWORD displays the current status of youradministrator password and allows you to assign orchange this password. Settings for this option are:• DISABLED (the default) indicates that no administra-tor password is assigned.• ENABLED indicates that an administrator password iscurrently assigned.The administrator password is designed for use by sys-tem administrators and service technicians in corporateenvironments. If an administrator password is assigned,you can use it to access the computer even if you do notknow the primary password.Alarm ResumeThe ALARM RESUME option directs the computer toresume normal operation when it is in suspend mode orstandby mode and detects an alarm from the real-timeclock (RTC). Such alarms can be set through variousapplication programs. In order for the alarms in theseprograms to work, the ALARM RESUME option must beset to ENABLED.Settings for this option are:• ENABLED (the default) is used to resume normaloperation when the computer detects an alarm.• DISABLED keeps the computer in suspend or standbymode even if the computer detects an alarm.A change to the ALARM RESUME option takes effectimmediately (rebooting is not required).Asset TagThe ASSET TAG option displays the asset tag code if youor your organization assigned one to your computer.See “Asset Tag Utility” found later in this chapter forinformation on assigning an asset tag code.BatteryBATTERY is one of the categories of POWER MANAGE-MENT. You can set different time-outs for the followingoptions when you operate your computer from batterypower: DISPLAY TIME-OUT, DISK TIME-OUT, SUSPENDTIME-OUT, S2D TIME-OUT, SMART CPU MODE, andBRIGHTNESS.A change to the BATTERY option takes effect immediately(rebooting is not required).Battery StatusBATTERY STATUS is set to DISPLAY. There are no user-selectable settings for this option. The battery gaugeillustration shows the approximate percentage of chargeremaining in your battery. If there is no battery installedin your computer, the battery gauge illustration saysBattery Not Installed.If you are not in the System Setup program, you can seethe battery gauge illustration at any time by pressing< FN >< F3>.BIOS VersionBIOS VERSION displays the version number and releasedate of the BIOS in your computer. A service technicianCAUTION: The password features provide a highlevel of security for the data in your computer.However, they are not foolproof. If your datarequires more security, it is your responsibility toobtain and use additional forms of protection, suchas data encryption programs or PC Cards withencryption features.