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Quick Start Guide
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Power Options
The Power Options (Hardware and Sound menu) control panel icon in Windows (see page 1 - 21 or page 1 -
21 or see Appendix F for information on the Windows 8 OS) allows you to configure power management fea-
tures for your computer. You can conserve power by means of power plans and configure the options for the
power button, sleep button, computer lid (when closed), display and sleep mode from the left menu. Note
that the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance.
Click to select one of the existing plans, or click Create a power plan in the left menu and select the options to
create a new plan. Click Change plan settings and click Change advanced power settings to access further con-
figuration options. Pay attention to the instructions on battery care in “Power Conservation Modes” on page 3
- 10.
Figure 1 - 14 - Power Options