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Advanced Configuration Power Interface ACPI, Application Programs, Protecting Your Software

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Refer to your operating system documentation to determine if the Activity Monitor is supported. Automatic Power On enables the computer to turn on when it is unattended. Optional hardware and software is needed for some features of Automatic Power On. For more information about Automatic Power On, see the PC 300GL User Guide. Attention: If a device, such as a monitor, does not have power-management capabilities, it might be damaged when exposed to a reduced-power state. Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) ACPI is a BIOS mode that allows the operating system to control the power management features of your computer. Not all operating systems support ACPI BIOS mode. Refer to your operating system documentation to determine if ACPI is supported. Application Programs Application programs provide the tools necessary to complete a specific type of job, such as editing text or preparing a spreadsheet. A variety of programs are available to aid you in generating reports, working with numbers, using graphics, and performing many other personal and business functions. Many application programs are commercially available for your computer. After you determine the types of application programs you need, select programs that will work with your computer. Most program packages list the computer equipment you need to run the program. Read the package carefully and look for the following information: Computer Type Make sure the box is labeled for IBM or IBM-compatible computers. Diskette Size Your computer has a 3.5-inch diskette drive. Make sure the package contains 3.5-inch diskettes. If you installed an optional 5.25-inch diskette drive, you can use 5.25-inch diskettes also. CD-ROM Support If your computer has a CD-ROM drive, you can purchase application programs that are available on CDs. Video Support Your computer has an SVGA graphics controller that also supports video graphics array (VGA) standards. Protecting Your Software Under normal circumstances, there is little you can do to damage your software; however, accidents can happen. If you establish good habits when using your computer, you are less likely to experience problems. Software 43

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Refer to your operating system documentation to determine if the
Activity Monitor
is
supported.
±
Automatic Power On
enables the computer to turn on when it is unattended.
Optional
hardware and software is needed for some features of Automatic Power On.
For more
information about Automatic Power On, see the
PC 300GL User Guide
.
Attention:
If a device, such as a monitor, does not have power-management capabilities, it
might be damaged when exposed to a reduced-power state.
Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI)
ACPI is a BIOS mode that allows the operating system to control the power management
features of your computer.
Not all operating systems support ACPI BIOS mode.
Refer to
your operating system documentation to determine if ACPI is supported.
Application Programs
Application programs provide the tools necessary to complete a specific type of job, such as
editing text or preparing a spreadsheet.
A variety of programs are available to aid you in
generating reports, working with numbers, using graphics, and performing many other
personal and business functions.
Many application programs are commercially available for your computer.
After you
determine the types of application programs you need, select programs that will work with
your computer.
Most program packages list the computer equipment you need to run the
program.
Read the package carefully and look for the following information:
Computer Type
Make sure the box is labeled for IBM or IBM-compatible computers.
Diskette Size
Your computer has a 3.5-inch diskette drive.
Make sure the
package contains 3.5-inch diskettes.
If you installed an optional
5.25-inch diskette drive, you can use 5.25-inch diskettes also.
CD-ROM Support
If your computer has a CD-ROM drive, you can purchase
application programs that are available on CDs.
Video Support
Your computer has an SVGA graphics controller that also supports
video graphics array (VGA) standards.
Protecting Your Software
Under normal circumstances, there is little you can do to damage your software; however,
accidents can happen.
If you establish good habits when using your computer, you are less
likely to experience problems.
Software
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