Compaq nc6000 Software Guide - Page 24

Using a Security Password, Processor Performance Controls - cpu

Page 24 highlights

Power To set a power scheme: ■ In Windows 2000: 1. Access the Power Options window > Power Schemes tab. 2. Select options from the lists on the screen. 3. Select Save As to name the new power scheme. ■ In Windows XP: 1. Access the Power Options window > Power Schemes tab. 2. Select the power scheme you wish to modify, and adjust options in the lists on the screen. 3. Select Apply. Using a Security Password You can add a security feature that prompts you for a password when the notebook turns on or resumes from Standby or Hibernation. To set a password prompt, access the Power Options window > Advanced tab. Select the check box for Prompt For Password When the Computer resumes from Standby, and select OK. For more information about using security passwords, refer in this guide to the "Security" chapter. Processor Performance Controls On select notebook models, Windows 2000 and Windows XP support software that enables the user to control processor performance. The central processing unit (CPU) speed can be set for optimal performance or for optimal power conservation. For example, the software can be set to trigger an automatic change in processor speed when the power source changes from external power to battery pack power, or when the notebook use changes between active and idle. Processor performance controls vary depending on the operating system. 2-12 Software Guide

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94

2–12
Software Guide
Power
To set a power scheme:
In Windows 2000:
1.
Access the Power Options window > Power Schemes tab.
2.
Select options from the lists on the screen.
3.
Select Save As to name the new power scheme.
In Windows XP:
1.
Access the Power Options window > Power Schemes tab.
2.
Select the power scheme you wish to modify, and adjust
options in the lists on the screen.
3.
Select Apply.
Using a Security Password
You can add a security feature that prompts you for a password
when the notebook turns on or resumes from Standby or
Hibernation.
To set a password prompt, access the Power Options window >
Advanced tab. Select the check box for Prompt For Password
When the Computer resumes from Standby, and select OK.
For more information about using security passwords, refer in
this guide to the
“Security”
chapter.
Processor Performance Controls
On select notebook models, Windows 2000 and Windows XP
support software that enables the user to control processor
performance. The central processing unit (CPU) speed can be
set for optimal performance or for optimal power conservation.
For example, the software can be set to trigger an automatic
change in processor speed when the power source changes from
external power to battery pack power, or when the notebook use
changes between active and idle.
Processor performance controls vary depending on the operating
system.