Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation
OS/2
If you are using OS/2,
APM is automatically installed on your
computer.
DOS
If you are using DOS,
APM is automatically installed on your
computer. To verify that the computer has APM installed correctly,
enter power at the command prompt and press Enter. If a screen
similar to the following appears, APM is successfully installed:
Power Management Status
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Setting = ADV: REG
CPU: idle 32% of time.
AC Line Status : OFFLINE
Battery status : High
If not, add the following line to your CONFIG.SYS file, using a text
editor such as the DOS Editor:
DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE
If you are using Windows 3.11
, follow these instructions to check
and install APM for Windows:
1.
Start the computer. Make sure that the current directory is
Windows (usually C:\WINDOWS>).
2.
EnterSETUP at the command prompt and press Enter. The
following screen appears:
Windows Setup
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If your computer or network appears on the Hardware Compatibility List
with an asterisk next to it, press F1 before continuing.
System Information
Computer: MS-DOS System
Display: Neo Magic. 8 ×6 256 small font
Mouse: Microsoft, or IBM PS/2
If MS-DOS System with APM appears for the item Computer, APM
is already installed. Press F3 to exit the setup.
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