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    how do i change powerscheme on 1505?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by syxbit, Apr 11, 2006.

  1. syxbit

    syxbit Notebook Evangelist

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    i'm about to format, and want the minimal bloat stuff installed.
    i'm just seeing which drivers i NEED.
    i notice you can do this with quickset (change powerscheme that is)
    but i don't know how else to do this
    surely there's another way?
    also, would you recommend me just installing quickset anyway?
    thanks
     
    syxbit, Apr 11, 2006
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  2. Nebbie

    Nebbie Notebook Enthusiast

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    hehe, it's almost like I'm replying to all your replies/threads. Anyways, the software you need is Dell Quickset(like you mentioned). This includes almost all the non-bloatware, useful apps. It's minimal. It has power schemes, hotkeys, radio control options, internal network card power management and system information. I think it's worth it for just the network power management and hotkeys are pretty much a must.
     
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    You can also do it within Control Panel / Power settings (switch to classic view to find it easier)
     
    05Edge, Apr 11, 2006
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  5. syxbit

    syxbit Notebook Evangelist

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    hmm...trying out the Notebook Hardware Control
    i like it!!!
    is it very stable?
    so far seems alright, but haven't obviously has time to run into problems
     
    syxbit, Apr 11, 2006
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    i use it too and it works great
    right now i have my 1505 slightly undervolted and my battery has been lasting around 5.5 hours for basic applications with word processor and some light surfing with the wi-fi on, it added almost an hour to my battery life

    be careful with the undervolt though, it took me quite a while to find a stable voltage but i am incredibly happy i did now.
    ps, my cpu temp hasnt gone over 40 C since i installed this
    its a miracle worker :)
     
    ghsoccer4, Apr 11, 2006
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