Acer TravelMate 310 User Guide - Page 59
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310-e.book Page 39 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Power Management Power Management This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity time-out), the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy. Note: We recommend you enable power management to prolong your battery life. Power Management Modes Display Standby Mode Screen activity is determined by the keyboard, the built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device. If these devices are idle for the period specified by the Display Timeout, the display shuts off until you press a key or move the touchpad or external mouse. "Automatic Dim" Feature The computer has a unique "automatic dim" power saving feature. When the computer is using AC power and you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, it automatically dims the LCD backlight to save power. If you reconnect AC power to the computer, it automatically adjusts the LCD backlight to a brighter level. Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 39