Dell C500 Laptop User Manual


 
Using the Adjust Properties Option
1. To access the Intel SpeedStep option window, either right-click the flag icon and click the Adjust
Properties option or double-click the flag icon.
The Intel SpeedStep technology options window opens.
2. You can adjust the following performance options:
Automatically change performance when the power source changes (the
default) — changes the performance level of your computer automatically when it is running
on battery or connected to an electrical outlet.
Ask me before automatically changing performance — when selected, the
computer prompts you for confirmation before the computer changes performance level.
Running on batteries and Plugged in pull-down menus — change performance level
options.
3. Click Apply to accept the settings.
4. Click OK to close the Intel SpeedStep technology options window.
Setting the Advanced Options
The Advanced options lets you disable various options. To set Advanced options, perform the following
steps:
1. Click the flag icon in the Windows system tray on the taskbar.
2. Click the Adjust Properties option.
The Intel SpeedStep window opens.
3. Click the Advanced button.
The Advanced window opens.
4. Click any of the following options:
Disable Intel SpeedStep technology control
If you disable Intel SpeedStep through the Advanced options, you can only change
processor speed through the system setup program.
Remove flag icon.
Disable audio notification when performance changes.
5. Click Apply to accept the settings.
6. Click OK to close the Intel SpeedStep technology window.