2-26 System Configuration and Setup
Windows 2000 Power Schemes
Use the Power Schemes options to define the appropriate Power scheme for the system, and to
set timeouts for standby, LCD panel, and hard disk. Define parameters for the system when
running under AC (plugged in) or DC (running on batteries) power.
Power Schemes
Parameter Default Setting Setting Selections
Power Schemes Portable/Laptop Home/Office Desk,
Presentation, Always On,
Minimal Power
Management, Max Battery
Turn off monitor
(Plugged In)
After 15 Minutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,
30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 hours; Never
Turn off monitor
(Running on batteries)
After 5 Minutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,
30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 hours; Never
Turn off hard disks
(Plugged In)
After 30 Minutes 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45
minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
hours; Never
Turn off hard disks
(Running on batteries)
After 5 Minutes 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45
minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
hours; Never
System Standby
(Plugged In)
After 20 Minutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,
30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 hours; Never
System Standby
(Running on batteries)
After 5 Minutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,
30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 hours; Never
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Power Schemes — Defines the most appropriate power scheme for the computer.
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Turn off monitor — Selects the time delay before the LCD panel turns off.
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Turn off hard disks — Selects the time delay before the hard disk(s) power down.
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System standby — Selects the system standby timeout period for the system when running
under AC or DC power.
Windows 2000 Alarms
Use the Alarms screen to define the point at which the battery alarm activates. Define the alarm
to either sound, display a warning message, or invoke Standby, Hibernate or Shutdown.
Alarms
Parameter Default Setting Setting Selections
Low battery alarm 10% 0-100%
Alarm Action Notification Display message Sound alarm
Alarm Action Power level None Standby, Power Off,
Hibernate
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