Dell Latitude CPx J - Manual (Page 13)

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Intel
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SpeedStep™ Options: Dell™ Latitude™ CPx H-Series/J-
Series User's Guide
Using Intel SpeedStep
Using the Adjust Properties Option
Setting the Advanced Options
Using Intel SpeedStep
The Intel SpeedStep technology, included with the Latitude CPx J-Series, allows you to set the performance
level of the processor whether the computer is running on battery or AC power.
To access the Intel SpeedStep properties window, perform the following steps:
1. Right click the flag icon in the system tray on the Windows® taskbar to access further performance
level options. The following three options appear:
Maximum Performance option — switches your computer to the highest possible
performance level even if the computer is running on battery
Battery Optimized Performance option — lets your computer run on performance level
optimized for battery power even if the computer is connected to an electrical outlet
Adjust Properties — lets you change the more performance options
2. To change the performance level, click the desired option.
To access the Intel SpeedStep options when the flag icon is not visible on the taskbar and if your computer is
running under ACPI, perform the following steps:
1. Click the Start button and point to Settings.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Click Power Management.
4. Select the Intel SpeedStep tab and select the options desired.
5. After you make any changes, click OK to accept the settings and close the Intel SpeedStep window.
Using the Adjust Properties Option
1. To access the Intel SpeedStep option window, either right click the flag icon and click the Adjust
Properties option or double click the flag icon.