Compaq N150 Series Laptop User Manual


 
Hardware Guide 10–1
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Computer Utilities
Utilities that are preinstalled on the computer include:
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility—Allows you to modify or
restore factory default settings and configure the system
BIOS to diagnose and solve minor problems.
Power Management—Allows you to reduce your computer
power consumption.
Security—Allows you to set or remove your power-on
password.
Using the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
The PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (PSU) is built into the system.
You can configure the system BIOS and modify or restore factory
default settings, such as date and time, types of disk drives, power
management, and password settings. To run PSU, press F10
during system startup. When the main screen displays, use the
keyboard and arrow keys to move around the menus and make
selections.
Power Management
The computer operating system provides power management
utilities that help you maintain and conserve power when the
computer is running on battery power.
To access power management options, select the power
application icon in the operating system’s Control Panel.