Toshiba Satellite 2650 User Manual

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User's Manual

Setup and Password Security 8-11

Version

8

Last Saved on 19/09/99 14:08

Satellite 2610/2650 User's Manual – 08CHAP.DOC – ENGLISH – Printed on 19/09/99 as 08_261UK

Power Save Modes

This window lets you make separate power save settings for operation
by either AC power (

Plugged in

) or battery power (

Running on

batteries

). The computer detects whether the computer is connected

to an AC adaptor or running on battery power and automatically sets
the proper mode.

The factory settings for power save modes are shown below. All modes
can be set manually to accommodate individual methods of using the
computer.

Full Power Mode

This is the highest performance operation
setting and is the most power consuming mode.
(Default for

Plugged in

.)

High Power Mode

Performance has priority.

Normal Mode

Performance and power saving are balanced.
(Default for

Running on batteries

.)

Long Life Mode

Power saving has priority.

Setting a customized power save mode

To set a new power save mode, follow the steps below.

1. Click the

Power

Save

Mode

that most closely fits the settings you

want to make.

2. Click the

Create copy

button.

3. A power save mode named

Copy

will be created. Rename the mode

as you like.

4. Edit the mode as described in the Details section described later.

Deleting a customized power save mode

To delete a power save mode, follow the steps below.

1. Select the

Power

Save

Mode

you want to delete.

2. Click the

Delete

button.

You cannot delete the original four Power Save Modes.

Show icon on System Tray

If you enable this option, a power saver icon will be displayed on the
Windows task bar. A check will appear in the checkbox when this
option is selected.

When the power saver icon is displayed, you can click the right mouse
button on it to display the power saver utility.

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