User manual WESTINGHOUSE NB-14W3

[. . . ] USER'S MANUAL MANUAL DEL USUARIO NB-14w2 Notebook Computer i -1 Notice The information in this user's manual is subject to change without notice. THE MANUFACTURER OR RESELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MANUAL. The information in this user's manual is protected by copyright laws. No part of this manual may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written authorization from the copyright owners. Copyright 6/2006 All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] In the Windows Power Options Properties [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options] dialogue box, you may enter time-out values for display and hard disk drive. Windows power manager saves power by turning off hard drive after 1 minute of inactivity, for example. Windows' Power Schemes The power management control panel in Windows XP, known as Power Schemes, is designed to provide the user with an easy-to-use interface. The Power Schemes tab can be found in the Power Options Properties panel that is accessible via the control panel window. Schemes are easy to understand, based on notebook usage scenarios, and control not only processor power usage but other system peripherals as well. Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel] and double-click the Power Options icon. Always on mode puts the processor into maximum performance mode, which provides no power saving. For example, Max Battery mode lowers the processor's speed and voltage to conserve power as much as possible. 3-7 Chapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management In this dialog box, you can manually set the LCD and hard drive's time-out values in the Plugged in column and in the Running on batteries column. Lower time-out values will save more battery power. Note: Also consult Windows user guide for more information on how to use Windows power management functions. Note: Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different. 3-8 Chapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management Suspend Mode Standby Suspend The system automatically enters this mode after a period of inactivity, which is set in the Power Schemes dialog box. In Standby mode, hardware devices, such as display panel and hard disk, are turned off to conserve energy. Hibernate Suspend In this mode, all system data are saved in the hard disk before powering down. When this mode is activated, all system state and contents are saved to the hard disk drive after a period of inactivity defined by the user. No power or very little power is drawn from the battery module under this mode. However, depending on how much RAM that have been installed on your computer, the amount of time the system requires to restore all its previous contents can range from 5 to 20 seconds. For Windows 2000 / XP users, hibernation is handled by the operating system; therefore, no special disk partition or disk file is necessary. If you wish to activate Hibernate mode, you need enable Hibernate Support in the Hibernate tab of the Power Options menu. 3-9 Chapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management Note: Do not install or remove the memory module when the system is in the suspend mode. Note: Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different. 3-10 Chapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management Power Button Action The notebook PC's power button can be set to turn off the system or activate the suspend mode. Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options] and click on the Advanced tab. In the pull-down menu, select how you wish the power button to work as. Note: Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different. Warning: In the When I close the lid of my portable computer pull-down menu, DO NOT select Do nothing ­ otherwise the system will still run at high speed while the processor's fan grill is fully blocked by the closed LCD panel. The heat will damage the LCD panel. 3-11 Chapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management Low Battery Warning You can define when and how the system warns you of its battery-low condition. If you wish to hear audible beeps, click on the Alarm Action button and put a check on Sound Alarm. Note: Consult Windows user guide for more information on how to use Windows power management functions. Note: Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different. 3-12 Chapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management Power Menu Quick Access Instead of making specific selections in the Power Options Properties box, you can quickly and easily specify which pre-set power saving function you desire by clicking on the Battery icon at the lower right-hand corner of the task bar. (If you do not see a battery or AC-in icon, go to Power Options Properties box and click on the Advanced tab. Check off ``Always show icon on the task bar``. ) Select Max Battery if you want the system to enter suspend mode more often. [. . . ] If it contacts the eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 (113). Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures (above 60, 140). When discarding a battery pack, contact your local waste disposal provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries. [. . . ]