Compaq 310400-001 Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide - Page 58

Using Timeouts Timeouts are specified periods of system or component inactivity. Timeouts work with battery conservation to conserve power. When a timeout period has expired, battery conservation shuts down the system or components in order to save power. For example, the hard disk idle default timeout is two minutes. Therefore, if an application does not access information on the hard disk in less than two minutes, the hard disk shuts down until it is accessed again. Timeout values are set using the Battery Conservation Settings or Hibernation tab in Power Properties (click Start Æ Control Panel Æ double-click Power Æ Power Properties). Using these utilities, you can: s use the preset timeouts provided with the medium (default) or high level of battery conservation.  or s set your own component timeouts in conjunction with the custom level of battery conservation so that the computer works more efficiently with your applications. Setting Component Timeouts You can set your own timeout values for individual components of the computer. To set component timeouts: 1. In Windows 95 or later, access the Power Properties utility by clicking Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ double-click Power Æ Power Properties. In Windows NT, access the Compaq Power utility by clicking Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ double-click Compaq Power. 2. Click the Battery Conservation Settings tab. 3. Set the Battery Conservation level to Custom. 4. Using the drop-down boxes, select or type a timeout value for specific components of the computer, such as system idle and hard disk idle. 5. To save your settings, click OK when you are done. They become effective immediately and remain in effect until you change them. 5-10 Computer Power and Power Management Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by: Johnnie Abercrombie Saved date: 12/08/98 4:05 PM Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch05.doc