Product Description 1-11
Configuration Management
Configuration Management optimizes software upgrade and customer
support procedures. Compaq provides support software to optimize the
performance of the computer. This support software is accessible
through a monthly CD-ROM subscription. Support software can also be
downloaded from the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support/
portables.
Managing Power
The computer comes with a collection of power management features that
allow battery operating time to be extended and power to be conserved.
Use power management to monitor most computer components such as
the hard drive, processor, and display.
Accessing Power Management
n In Windows 95, select Start à Settings à Control Panel à Power to
view or adjust settings in Power Properties.
n In Windows NT 4.0, select Compaq Power instead of Power
n In Windows 98, select Power Management instead of Power.
Power Management Levels
To extend the life of batteries, use the Battery Conservation tab in Power
Properties.
n If Windows 95 is running, select Start à Settings à Control Panel à
Power to access Power Properties.
n In Windows NT 4.0, select Compaq Power instead of Power.
n In Windows 98, select Power Management instead of Power.
The level of battery conservation or the selection of preset power
management levels can be customized.