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Hardware and Software Guide
Power
Power Preferences
Using Power Schemes
A power scheme controls the amount of power the notebook uses
while running on external power or on a battery pack, and also
sets the notebook to initiate standby or hibernation after a period
of inactivity you specify.
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To select a preset power scheme or create a custom power
scheme, select
Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options
, and then follow the
instructions on the screen.
Setting a Standby Password
To set the notebook to prompt for a password before resuming
from standby, select
Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options
. Select the
Advanced
tab, select
the check box for
Prompt for password when computer
resumes from standby
, and then select
OK
. For information
about other passwords and security features, refer to
Chapter 6,
“Security.”