5-16 Managing Power
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Beth Zanca Saved by: JAbercrombie Saved date: 07/13/99 1:34 PM
Part Number: 131511-001 File name: Ch05.doc
Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off
Auto Insert Notification runs a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM on
insertion, but drains power and prevents system-initiated Suspend
(Standby) and prevents system-initiated hibernation.
NOTE: The Auto Insert Notification prevents system-initiated
(timeout) suspend/hibernation in Windows 95 and
Windows NT 4.0.
To turn off Auto Insert Notification:
■ In Windows 95 or Windows 98 select StartÅSettingsÅ
Control PanelÅSystemÅDevice ManagerÅCD-ROMÅ
Properties. Clear the CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification
check box.
■ In Windows NT 4.0 select StartÅSettingsÅControl
PanelÅCompaq PowerÅBattery Conservation Settings tab.
Clear the CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification check box.
To turn on auto insert notification, access the CD-ROM Auto
Insert Notification check box as instructed above, then select the
check box.
Conserving Battery Power
Battery Power Conservation Checklist
■ Exit modem applications and turn off local area network
(LAN) connections when you are not using them.
■ Disconnect external equipment you are not using that is not
connected to an external power source.
■ If you leave your work, initiate Suspend (Standby) or
Hibernation or shut down the computer.
■ Remove PC Cards you are not using.
■ Use the Fn+F10 hotkeys to quickly raise and lower display
brightness as you work.
■ Run the computer on external power while formatting
a diskette.
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