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    Acer 4810TZ: Power management question

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Jerethi, Jul 5, 2009.

  1. Jerethi

    Jerethi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi folks,

    When I unplug my laptop from the AC adapter, Acer's ePower system automatically dims the LCD brightness to a setting that is 2 levels above the lowest (and 7 below the highest). However, when resuming the laptop from standby, I noticed that the setting is increased to 4 levels above the lowest (and 5 below the highest). I'm kind of a stickler for these sorts of things and would prefer for Windows not to change the LCD brightness if the ePower manager is supposed to be handling it. Is anyone else noticing this, and if so, have you corrected it somehow?

    FYI, I should mention that I recently downloaded an updated version of Acer's ePower management system from Acer's support website - this updated version corrected an error that was occurring where my optical drive wouldn't "wake up" after ePower management shut it down, so I would prefer not to downgrade.

    I'm frankly a little confused about where exactly all the Acer-specific power options are located. What is the difference between ePower and PowerSmart? Or are they the same thing? I could go on, but I think I've raised enough questions. :)
     
    Jerethi, Jul 5, 2009
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  2. weinter

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    Uninstall Epower and use vista power management.
     
    weinter, Jul 5, 2009
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    Jerethi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Would Vista's internal power management be as effective as Acer's? I bought this laptop for 8+ of battery life and I want my money's worth. :)
     
    Jerethi, Jul 5, 2009
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    There is no difference Acer Programs run ontop of Vista so it is actually using the same function.
     
    weinter, Jul 5, 2009
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