Windows 7 reasonable settings power management

  

Many friends who have used and are using Windows Vista know that this version of the power management function is more powerful than the previous Microsoft operating system, users can set the power usage mode according to actual needs, so that mobile computer users In the case of battery life, it still maximizes its effectiveness. Extend your life and protect battery life. Compared with the Vista version, the power management function of the Windows 7 operating system is equally powerful, not only inherits the features of the Vista system, but also is closer to the user's needs in terms of details. And it is convenient for users to set and adjust power properties faster and better.

This article is based on Windows 7 beta + Chinese language pack, the translation content may be slightly different from the original English version, but the steps and options are the same.

1. Newly designed battery usage scheme

To further save energy for notebook users who use battery life, in Windows 7 system, users are provided with "already balanced" , "energy saving program", and other power usage plans and solutions. At the same time, compared to Windows Vista system, you can quickly adjust the current screen brightness and view battery status (such as power connection status, charging status, battery life) through power viewing options. Status, etc.).

By default, the Windows 7 system provides users with a "balanced" usage plan. This solution allows the system to automatically “show grayscale” (with reduced brightness to resolve power consumption) within 2 minutes while using battery life, automatically turn off the display after 5 minutes, and automatically enter the computer after 15 minutes. Sleep state. At the same time, the user can also adjust the default screen brightness in the battery mode and power-on mode directly in the power option.

At the same time, the “energy-saving program” and “high-performance” plan “> grayscale display”, “close the display”, “go to sleep” and set, respectively Will provide users with the following solutions.

In addition, if you want to set the power usage scheme and corresponding functions in detail, you can also enter the “Power Settings” option in the Control Panel option of Windows 7 operating system and customize the power supply. Settings, adjust the corresponding functions in detail.

2. Custom power usage plan.

Considering the actual usage requirements of users in different environments, in the Windows 7 operating system, users can also create new power usage schemes through the “Power” option in the Control Panel. In the detailed function settings list, it is adjusted according to actual needs.

In the function list, the user can adjust the battery usage mode, hard disk power consumption mode, wireless adapter settings, sleep time, power button and notebook after the cover is closed. At the same time, if there is a mistake in the creation process, it can also be restored by the “Restore plan default value” option.

At the same time, in the "Power Options". The user can also customize the power button, such as the shutdown button, the sleep button, and the status after closing the notebook cover. You can also set a wake-up password to provide security for the system (the wake-up password defaults to the system account password).

In addition, the Windows 7 operating system provides users with more powerful mobile centers and other functions. More convenient for notebook users.

3. Powerful Windows Mobile Center

The Windows Mobile Center feature for notebook users has been added to Windows Vista, but it is more powerful and has options in Windows 7 More abundant. By right-clicking on the power properties, the user can easily call up and quickly set the display brightness, volume, battery, wireless connection, etc., and quickly view the current system usage status, such as whether to enable synchronization cooperation and connect to other displays and Demonstration equipment.

In addition, a different detail from the Vista system, I can also introduce to you here, that is, without the help of Windows Mobile Center, in the control panel "Power Options", also for users Display brightness adjustment is provided. For notebooks that do not have a brightness setting function, this feature is undoubtedly very useful.

Compared to Windows Vista, the Windows 7 operating system has more powerful power settings, which not only allows you to maximize system operating efficiency and battery life by default, but also easily create a power usage plan and move it through Quickly adjust the display brightness and button functions with the corresponding options in the center and control panel. Use different modes to make the system more stable in different environments. If you have installed the Windows 7 operating system and it happens to be a notebook user, then you may wish to check your power settings status and whether it is in the best condition.

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