Dell Latitude D500 User Manual download pdf (Page 35)

The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you with a message when the battery charge falls below a

certain percentage. When you receive your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are

selected. It is recommended that you continue to use these settings. See "Using a Battery

" for more information on low-

battery warnings.

Power Meter Tab

The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining.

Advanced Tab

The Advanced tab allows you to:

Set power icon and standby mode password options.

Program the following functions (depending on your operating system):

Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to do).

Enter standby mode.

Enter hibernate mode.

Shut down Windows and turn off the computer.

Choose no action (None or Do nothing).

To program these functions, click an option from the corresponding drop-down menu and then click OK.

Hibernate Tab

The Hibernate tab lets you enable hibernate mode by clicking the Enable hibernate support check box.

Intel SpeedStep™ Technology Tab

NOTE: Windows XP controls the performance level of the processor depending on the power scheme that you select.

See "Power Schemes Tab

NOTE: To use Intel SpeedStep technology, a Windows operating system must be running.

Depending on your operating system and microprocessor, the Power Options Properties window includes the Intel

SpeedStep™ technology tab. Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of the processor according

to whether the computer is running on battery or AC power. Depending on your operating system, typical options are:

Automatic — The processor runs at its highest possible speed (Maximum Performance mode) when the computer is

running on AC power. When the computer is running on battery power, the processor runs in Battery Optimized mode.

Maximum Performance — The processor runs at its highest possible speed even if the computer is running on

battery power.

Battery Optimized Performance — Processor speed is optimized for battery power even if the computer is connected

to an electrical outlet.

Maximum Battery — The processor runs at a slower speed to extend battery life.

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Dell Latitude D500 User Manual Page 35