Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3-15Managing System PowerIn the Windows Æ 2000, WindowsÆ 98 Second Edition (98 SE), and WindowsÆMillennium Edition (Me) operating system environments, your NEC Versa notebookmanages its power resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface(ACPI) while the system is powered on using AC or battery (DC) power. ACPI enablesthe operating system to manage the power given to each attached device and to turn offa device when not in use.Take advantage of the opportunity to manage power on your system to:! Minimize battery drain.! Preserve the life of your NEC Versa.! Save time. When you return from that urgent call or meeting, you donít have toreboot, just press the Power button to resume system operation.Windows 2000 Power Options PropertiesIn Windows 2000, most ACPI power management settings are controlled throughWindows Power Options Properties, not through the BIOS Setup utility. To accessWindows 2000 Power Options Properties, go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, anddouble click Power Options.The Power Options Properties features are broken down as follows:! Power Schemes! Alarms! Power Meter! Advanced! Hibernate! Intel SpeedStep technology
