HP Nc6220 Hardware-Software Guide - Page 41

Power Setting or Changing a Power Scheme The Power Schemes tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box assigns power levels to system components. You can assign different schemes depending on whether the notebook is running on a battery pack or on external power. You can also set a power scheme that initiates standby or turns off the display or hard drive after a time interval that you specify. To set a power scheme: 1. Access the Power Options Properties > Power Schemes tab. 2. Select the power scheme you want 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 is turned on or resumes from standby or restores from hibernation. To set a password prompt: 1. Access Power Options Properties > Advanced tab. 2. Select the check box for Prompt for password when the computer resumes from Standby. 3. Select Apply. For more information about using security passwords, refer to Chapter 12, "Security." Hardware and Software Guide 2-14