Compaq Armada V300 Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide - Page 71
Conserving Battery Power
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Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off Auto Insert Notification runs a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM on insertion, but drains power and prevents system-initiated Suspend (Standby) and prevents system-initiated hibernation. NOTE: The Auto Insert Notification prevents system-initiated (timeout) suspend/hibernation in Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. Turn off Auto Insert Notification: s In Windows 95 or Windows 98 select StartÆSettingsÆ Control PanelÆSystemÆDevice ManagerÆCD-ROMÆ Properties. Clear the CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification check box. s In Windows NT 4.0 select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆCompaq PowerÆBattery Conservation Settings tab. Clear the CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification check box. To turn on auto insert notification, access the CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification check box as instructed above, then select the check box. Conserving Battery Power Battery Power Conservation Checklist s Exit modem applications and turn off local area network (LAN) connections when you are not using them. s Disconnect external equipment you are not using that is not connected to an external power source. s If you leave your work, initiate Suspend (Standby) or Hibernation or shut down the computer. s Remove PC Cards you are not using. s Use the Fn+F10 hotkeys to quickly raise and lower display brightness as you work. s Run the computer on external power while formatting a diskette. Managing Power 5-17