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 "balanced", " Energy-saving programs and other power usage plans and solutions. At the same time, compared to Windows Vista, you can quickly adjust the current screen brightness and view battery status (such as power connection status, charging status, battery life status, etc.) through the power viewing option ( Figure 1).
Figure 1 Windows 7 operating system power plan and usage plan
By default, Windows 7 system provides users with a "balanced" usage plan. This solution allows the system to automatically "grayscale" the display within 2 minutes (with reduced brightness to resolve power consumption) with battery life, automatically turn off the display after 5 minutes, and automatically put the computer to sleep after 15 minutes. . 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 (Figure 2).
Figure 2 Windows 7 system "balanced" power plan
, "energy-saving program" plan and "high-performance" plan "grayscale display", " Turn off the display, "go to sleep" settings, respectively, will provide users with the following use scheme (Figure 3).
Figure 3 Comparison of three default power usage schemes for Windows 7 operating system
In addition, if users want to set the power usage scheme and corresponding functions in detail, In the control panel options of the Windows 7 operating system, enter the "Power Settings" option and adjust the corresponding functions in detail by customizing the power settings.
2. Custom power usage plan.
Considering the actual needs of users in different environments, in the Windows 7 operating system, users can also create a new power usage scheme through the "Power" option in the control panel (Figure 4). In the detailed function settings list, it is adjusted according to actual needs.
Fig. 4 Create a new power usage plan in the Power Panel of the Control Panel
In the function list, the user can use the battery mode and hard disk power separately. The mode, wireless adapter settings, sleep time, power button, and status after the notebook is closed are adjusted. At the same time, if there is a mistake in the creation process, you can also use the "Restore Plan Defaults" option to restore (Figure 5).
Figure 5 The user can create a new power usage plan
via "Power Options", in the "Power Options" (Figure 6). 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).
Figure 6 The power button can also be used to define the corresponding button and set the wake-up password.
In addition, the Windows 7 operating system provides users with more powerful functions. Mobile center 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 in Windows 7, it is more powerful and has more setup options. By right-clicking on the power properties (see Figure 7), the user can easily call up and quickly set the brightness, volume, battery, wireless connection, etc. of the display, and quickly view the current system usage status, such as whether to enable synchronization cooperation and Connect to other monitors and presentation devices (Figure 8).
Figure 7 You can call Windows Mobile Center by right-clicking the power icon in the tray.
Figure 8 Quickly view and Setting up display, audio, power and network solutions
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 In the "Power Options", the display brightness adjustment function is also provided to the user. For notebooks that do not have a brightness setting function, this feature is undoubtedly very useful.
Figure 9 In the power options of the control panel, the user can also adjust the brightness of the notebook screen display
compared to Windows Vista, Windows 7 operating system The power setting function is more powerful, not only through the default settings, but also maximizes system operating efficiency and battery life. It is also easy to create a power usage plan, and quickly display brightness and button functions through the corresponding options in the mobile center and control panel. Make adjustments. 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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