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Writer: J Abercrombie Project: Chapter 3 Comments: 113733-001
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Initiating Quick Controls
Quick Controls security features disable the keyboard and pointing device and
clear the screen. Before you can use Quick Controls, you must set a power-on
password and enable Quick Control preferences. For instructions, refer to
Chapter 11.
■ To initiate Quick Controls manually, press Fn+F6.
■ To exit Quick Controls, enter your power-on password.
The Fn+F6 hotkeys cannot be used on an external keyboard connected through
a USB connector on the computer or an optional docking base.
Setting a Power Conservation Level
In Windows 98 press Fn+F7 to open the Power Schemes window.
In Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 press Fn+F7 to open the Battery
Conservation Settings window.
■ To select a preset battery conservation level, choose among
❏ High—Maximizes running time from a single charge.
❏ Medium—Balances system performance with running time.
❏ None (Drain)—Runs the computer at full power.
■ For information about the Custom level, refer to “Using Power
Preferences” in Chapter 4.
Viewing Battery Charge Status
Press Fn+F8 to view the status of all installed battery packs. Battery packs are
listed by location.
■ To display the location of a listed battery pack, select the corresponding
battery icon.
■ A lightening bolt icon beside a battery icon indicates that the battery
pack in that location is charging.