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    boot-up slow wen running on batteries...

    Discussion in 'HP' started by zoopzoop, Feb 20, 2007.

  1. zoopzoop

    zoopzoop Notebook Consultant

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    i have a HP dv6152eu (1GB Ram, AMD Turion64 X2) i occassionally run it on batteries so that i dont ruin the batteries by keeping it plugged into mains but i noticed that my laptop takes really long boot-up wen its on batteries, it also doesnot feel as quirky and quite responsive as it does wen its plugged into the mains, i was wondering whether there is some sort of utility that can modify the speed of the processor??

    Thanks.
     
    zoopzoop, Feb 20, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Your notebook steps down the processing ability of CPU when on battery in order to conserve energy and preserve battery life for a longer time. You may adjust these settings if you find it to be a nuisance.
     
    Gautam, Feb 20, 2007
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    zoopzoop Notebook Consultant

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    how do i adjust the settings??
     
    zoopzoop, Feb 20, 2007
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    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    right click the desktop go to properties, screensaver then power options and select from the power schemes. always on is the highest performance setting.
     
    SideSwipe, Feb 20, 2007
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