More intimate and fun, play Windows7 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. State, etc.) (Figure 1).

Figure 1 Windows 7 operating system power plan and usage plan

By default, Windows 7 system provides users with "already 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 (Figure 2).

Figure 2 Windows 7 System "Balanced" Power Plan

At the same time, "Energy Saver Program" and "High Performance" plan "<quo;> "Grayscale display", "Close the display", "Go to sleep" & rdquo; 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 option of the Windows 7 operating system, go to the “Power Settings” option and adjust the corresponding functions in detail by customizing the power settings.

2. Custom power usage plan.

Considering the actual use requirements 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.

Figure 4 Creating a new power usage plan in the Control Panel "Power Options"

In the function list, the user can use the battery mode and hard disk separately. Adjust the power mode, wireless adapter settings, sleep time, power button, and status after the notebook is closed. At the same time, if there is a mistake in the creation process, it can also be restored by the “Restore Plan Defaults” option (Figure 5).

Figure 5 Users can create a new power usage plan via the “Power Options”

At the same time, 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 corresponding button can be defined and the wake-up password can be set through the power system settings.

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 Call the Windows Mobile Center by right-clicking on 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 for the user. For notebooks that do not have a brightness setting function, this feature is undoubtedly very useful.

Figure 9 The user can also adjust the brightness of the notebook screen display in the power options of the control panel

Compared with Windows Vista, the power setting function of the Windows 7 operating system is more powerful. Not only can the system settings be optimized by default, but also the battery life can be easily created. The power usage plan can be easily created and the display brightness and button functions can be quickly adjusted through the corresponding options in the mobile 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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The author has written a lot of Windows 7 operating system applications and tips, many users are very welcome, for everyone to introduce the new features and use of the Windows 7 operating system The skills in the process. In the future, the author will continue to explore other features of this operating system, to introduce to everyone, to help you better use this operating system, experience the surprises it brings us.