Compaq 1700 Armada 1700 Family of Personal Computers Reference Guide - Page 55

You can set the battery conservation level one of two ways: s Setting the Battery Conservation Level with Hotkeys: Choose a preset level of battery conservation by pressing Fn+F7. If you select None (Drain), it remains in effect until you change it. s Using Power Properties: Change the default levels of battery conservation through the Battery Conservation Settings tab in Power Properties (click Start Æ Control Panel Æ double-click Power Æ Power Properties). Choose a preset level or customize your own level. The level you set remains in effect until you change it. Using Advanced Power Management In Windows 95, some Windows applications require that Advanced Power Management (APM) be enabled in order to run effectively. APM, which is enabled by default on your computer, automatically reduces power consumption behind the scenes, saving power while you work. For example, APM turns off the microprocessor between keystrokes and when your applications are idle. Using ACPI Power Control Windows 98 provides ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which is a system-wide approach to system and device power control, as well as thermal management. ACPI enables the operating system to respond to events and manage power for the entire system and its devices. It makes the computer more accessible by reducing boot time and allowing the computer to wake up automatically. ACPI also incorporates power management that reduces power consumption of the computer by turning off the microprocessor and other components when applications are idle or between keystrokes. With ACPI, some Compaq power management features such as power conservation settings in Computer Setup, battery conservation popup windows, and initiating Hibernation will be disabled. For more information on ACPI functions, consult your Microsoft Windows 98 reference guide. 5-6 Computer Power and Power Management