Acer 6460 Laptop User Manual


 
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Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower
Management from the Empowering Technology interface.
AC Mode (Adapter Mode)
The default setting is Maximum Performance. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other 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 Battery Life. You can also
define up to three of your own.
To Create a New Power Profile
1. 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 Status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the upper half side of the window.