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Q: How do I change advanced power management settings on my notebook using Windows XP?

A: Follow these steps to change advanced power management settings.

  1. In Windows® XP, from the Start menu, click Control Panel. With Control Panel in Category view, click Performance and Maintenance.

  2. In the Performance and Maintenance window, click the Power Options icon.

  3. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, click the Advanced tab.

  4. On the Advanced tab, from the Power buttons list, click the power setting mode you want to use.

  5. Click OK.
How do I change the power scheme on my notebook using Windows XP? NEW Use the following steps to change the power scheme.

  1. In Windows® XP, from the Start menu, click Control Panel. With Control Panel in Category view, click Performance and Maintenance.

  2. In the Performance and Maintenance window, click the Power Options icon.

  3. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, in the Power Scheme list, click the power scheme you want. Another option is to set the timers, and then save your custom power scheme by clicking Save As and typing a name for the scheme.

  4. Click OK.