2-32 Setup and Operation
NOTE:
When the status bar reads that there is
only 4% power remaining in the system, the NEC
Versa automatically performs a STF (if STF is
enabled and functional).
STF Benefits
Using STF can benefit you in the following ways.
When in STF, there is minimum battery drain.
Preserves the life of the NEC Versa.
Saves the user time. When the user returns from an urgent call or meeting, there is
no need to reboot.
AUTOMATIC POWER-SAVING FEATURES
Table 2-9 lists the NEC Versa series automatic power conserving features. These features
work during battery and AC operation. The features listed below do not work when the op-
tional docking station is connected.
The default timeouts listed below can be changed using Setup.
Use the
Fn F7
key combination to set the power management level. You can toggle be-
tween Highest Performance, Longest Battery Life, Custom Power Management, Low, and
Off. You can modify the custom level for your specific working environment using Custom.
Default values change depending on the type of power management you use.
Table 2-9
Automatic Power-Saving Features
Device
Default (timeout)
Description
LCD backlight
2 minutes
When no keyboard or NEC VersaGlide input
occurs for the specified timeout, the LCD
backlight shuts off.
Hard Disk
1 minute
Hard disk motor stops when not accessed for
specified timeout.
Auto Suspend Timeout
10 minutes
The system enters Suspend mode after total
system activity.
