HP Nc4000 Software Guide: HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Series - Page 17

Using a Security Password, Processor Performance Controls (Select Models Only)

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Power 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 Goes Off Standby, and select OK. For more information about using security passwords, refer in this guide to the "Security" chapter, "Setting Power-On Passwords" section. Processor Performance Controls (Select Models Only) Windows 2000 and Windows XP provide different 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 between AC power and battery pack power, or when the notebook use changes between active and idle. Processor performance controls vary depending on the operating system. Windows 2000 Processor Controls Windows 2000 notebooks with Intel Pentium M Processors with SpeedStep technology enable the user to adjust the processor speed. Intel SpeedStep functions independently from the power management settings available through the operating system. You must install SpeedStep separately. Software Guide 1-11

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Power
Software Guide
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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 Goes Off Standby, and select OK.
For more information about using security passwords, refer in
this guide to the “Security” chapter, “Setting Power-On
Passwords” section.
Processor Performance Controls
(Select Models Only)
Windows 2000 and Windows XP provide different 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
between AC power and battery pack power, or when the notebook
use changes between active and idle.
Processor performance controls vary depending on the operating
system.
Windows 2000 Processor Controls
Windows 2000 notebooks with Intel Pentium M Processors with
SpeedStep technology enable the user to adjust the processor
speed. Intel SpeedStep functions independently from the power
management settings available through the operating system. You
must install SpeedStep separately.