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Menu Field Options Default Description
Idle Mode: On; Off On Turns on and off the slow down of the CPU during periods of
inactivity.When this is turned on the CPU clock slows by the
amount set in the Advanced submenu when there is no activity
for 16 seconds or more. Normal speed resumes automatically as
soon as there is any activity.
Standby Timeout: 1 minute to 16 minutes;Off 4 Minutes Sets the length of time without any user input device activity
before the CPU is set to half speed and the display and the hard
drive are turned off. If you choose a factory combination of
parameters this field will display the setting. If you choose to
customize the parameters you will be able to set this yourself.
Auto Suspend Timeout: 5 to 60 minutes;Off 15 Minutes Sets the length of time without any I/O activity before your
notebook goes into Suspend mode. If you choose a factory
combination of parameters this field will display that setting.
If you choose to customize the parameters you will be able to set
this yourself. Off has no inactivity suspension.
Table 3-10 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Power Savings Menu.