Compaq E500S Laptop User Manual


 
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
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Part Number: 128679-006 File name: Ch01
Configuration Management
Configuration Management optimizes software upgrade and customer.
This support software is accessible through a monthly CD-ROM
subscription. Support software can also be downloaded from the
Compaq Web site at:
www.compaq.com/support/portables
Managing Power
The computer comes with a collection of power management features
that allow battery operating time to be extended and power to be
conserved. Use power management to monitor most computer
components such as the hard drive, processor, and display.
Accessing Power Management
In Windows 95, select Start ! Settings ! Control Panel ! Power
to view or adjust settings in Power Properties.
In Windows NT 4.0, select Compaq Power instead of Power
In Windows 98, select Power Management instead of Power.
Power Management Levels
To extend the life of batteries, use the Battery Conservation tab in Power
Properties.
In Windows 95, select Start ! Settings ! Control Panel ! Power
to access Power Properties.
In Windows NT 4.0, select Compaq Power instead of Power.
In Windows 98, select Power Management instead of Power.
You can customize the level of battery conservation or the selection of
preset power management levels.