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Choosing a Performance Mode, Setting SpeedStep Preferences, In Maximum Performance mode

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Power Choosing a Performance Mode The SpeedStep technology offers 3 preset performance modes: ■ In Maximum Performance mode, the processor runs at full speed to provide maximum performance. ■ In Automatic mode, the processor speed increases while the notebook is being used and decreases when the notebook is idle. ■ In Battery Optimized mode, the processor runs at a reduced speed to provide an optimal balance between energy conservation and performance. Also, the processor runs at a greatly reduced speed to provide maximum energy conservation. The notebook can run in any of the performance modes while it is operating on AC power or on battery power. Setting SpeedStep Preferences SpeedStep settings can be accessed from the SpeedStep window or the SpeedStep icon. SpeedStep can be enabled or disabled in Computer Setup. ✎ If the SpeedStep window and icon are not accessible, they can be enabled in Computer Setup. To enable the window and icon (and other settings in the SpeedStep window), refer to "Enabling SpeedStep in Computer Setup," later in this chapter. Software Guide 2-23

Section	Page
Contents	3
Software Setup	7
Initial Software Setup	7
Setting Up the Wireless MultiPort	8
Installing Optional Applications	9
After Software Setup	10
Confirming the Hibernation Setting	11
Power	12
Selecting a Power Source	12
Understanding Standby and Hibernation	13
Standby	13
Hibernation	14
Confirming Hibernation Settings	15
Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown	15
When You Leave Your Work	15
When the Power Supply Is Uncertain	16
When Using Infrared or Drive Media	16
Using the Default Power Settings	16
Turning the Notebook On or Off	17
Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation	18
Initiating or Resuming from Standby	19
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures	20
Setting Power Management Options	21
Accessing the Power Options Window	21
Displaying the Power Meter Icon	21
Setting or Changing a Power Scheme	22
Using a Security Password	22
Managing Low-Battery Conditions	23
Identifying a Low-Battery Condition	23
Identifying a Critical Low-Battery Condition	23
Displaying Battery Charge	23
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions	24
When External Power Is Available	24
When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available	24
When No Power Source Is Available	24
When Notebook Cannot Resume from Hibernation	25
Charging a Battery Pack	26
Obtaining Accurate Charge Information	26
Displaying Charge Information on a Battery Pack	27
Displaying Charge Information on the Screen	28
Battery Pack Location	28
Understanding Battery Calibration	29
Calibrating a Battery Pack	30
Processor Performance Controls (Select Models Only)	31
Windows XP Processor Controls	31
Accessing XP Processor Controls	31
Windows 2000 Professional Processor Controls	32
Installing Intel SpeedStep	33
Choosing a Performance Mode	34
Setting SpeedStep Preferences	34
Using the SpeedStep Window	35
Enabling SpeedStep in Computer Setup	36
Security	37
Security Features Quick Reference	37
Setting Preferences in Computer Setup	38
Using Passwords	38
Remembering Passwords	38
Using Compaq and Windows Passwords	39
Understanding Power-On Passwords	40
Setting Power-On Passwords	40
Entering Power-On Passwords	41
Understanding Compaq Administrator Passwords	41
Setting Compaq Administrator Passwords	42
Entering Compaq Administrator Passwords	42
Understanding DriveLock	43
Setting DriveLock Passwords	44
Entering Drive Lock Passwords	45
Changing DriveLock Settings	46
Removing DriveLock Protection	47
Disabling a Device	48
Protecting System Information	49
Using Information Management	49
Setting System Information Options	50
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock	51
CD and DVD Software	52
Using CDs and DVDs	52
Avoiding Hibernation and Standby	52
Copyright Warning	53
Playing CDs with Windows Media Player	53
Playing an Audio CD	53
Accessing Windows Media Player Help	54
Playing Video CDs and DVDs with WinDVD	55
Installing WinDVD	55
Understanding DVDs	56
Using DVD Region Settings	56
Changing Region Settings	57
Intelligent Manageability	58
Understanding Intelligent Manageability	58
Installing Management Agent	59
Setting Up Management Agent	59
Using Fault Management Alerts	60
Identifying Fault Management Alerts	60
Setting Fault Management Alert Preferences	60
MultiBoot (Advanced Users Only)	61
Understanding the Default Boot Sequence	61
Detailing the Default Boot Sequence	62
Enabling Devices in Computer Setup	63
Understanding MultiBoot Results	65
Setting MultiBoot Preferences	65
Setting a New Default Boot Sequence	66
Setting a MultiBoot Express Prompt	67
Entering MultiBoot Express Preferences	68
Setup and Diagnostic Utilities	69
Using Computer Setup or Diagnostics	69
Using Computer Setup	70
Accessing Computer Setup	70
Restoring Computer Setup Defaults	71
Selecting from the File Menu	72
Selecting from the Security Menu	73
Selecting from the Tools Menu	74
Selecting from the Advanced Menu	75
Using Diagnostics for Windows	77
Installing Diagnostics	77
Using Configuration Record Scan	78
Using Diagnostics Scan	79
Obtaining Configuration Information	79
Obtaining Diagnostic Test Information	79
Software Updates and Restorations	82
Preparing to Update Software	82
Obtaining the Support Software CD	83
Accessing Notebook Information	83
Displaying ROM Information in Computer Setup	84
Downloading Software from the Internet	84
Downloading System ROM	85
Downloading Other SoftPaqs	86
Restoring Software	87
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System	88