Compared with the Vista version, the power management function of the Windows 7 operating system is equally powerful. It not only inherits the characteristics of the Vista system, but also is closer to the user's needs in details. And it facilitates users to set and adjust power properties faster and better.
1. Newly designed battery usage solution
In order to further save energy consumption for laptop users who use battery life, Windows 7 system provides users with multiple power usage plans and programs including "balanced", "energy saving program", etc. At the same time, compared with Windows Vista system, it can also Quickly view options through the power supply, adjust the current screen brightness and view battery status (such as power connection status, charging status, battery life status, etc.).
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 (resolving power consumption by reducing the brightness), automatically turn off the display after 5 minutes, and automatically put the computer into sleep mode after 15 minutes while using battery life. . At the same time, users can also adjust the default screen brightness in battery mode and power-on mode directly in the power options.
At the same time, the "Grayscale display", "Turn off the display", and "Enter sleep" settings of the "Energy Saving Program" plan and the "High Performance" plan will provide users with the following usage plans respectively. In addition, if users want to make detailed settings for the power usage plan and corresponding functions, they can also enter the "Power Settings" option in the control panel options of the Windows 7 operating system and make detailed adjustments to the corresponding functions by customizing the power settings.
2. Customized power usage plan
Considering the actual usage needs of users in different environments, in the Windows 7 operating system, users can also create new power usage plans through the "Power" option in the control panel. In the detailed function setting list, adjust it according to actual needs.
In the function list, users can adjust the battery usage mode, hard drive power consumption mode, wireless adapter settings, sleep time, power button and the state of the notebook when it is closed. At the same time, if an error occurs during the creation process, you can also restore it through the "Restore Plan Default Values" option.
Also, in Power Options. , users can also customize the power button, such as the shutdown button, hibernation button and the state after closing the laptop lid. You can also set a wake-up password to provide security protection for the system (the wake-up password defaults to the system account password). In addition, the Windows 7 operating system also provides users with more powerful mobile center and other functions. More convenient for notebook users.
3. Powerful Windows Mobility Center
The Windows Mobility Center function specially designed for notebook users has been added to the Windows Vista system, but in the Windows 7 system, the functions are more powerful and the setting options are richer. Users can easily call up the power properties by right-clicking the mouse, and quickly set the display brightness, volume, battery, wireless connection, etc., and quickly check the current system usage status, such as whether to enable synchronization cooperation and connect to other displays and Demonstration equipment.
In addition, a detail that is different from the Vista system, the author can also introduce to you here, that is, the display brightness adjustment function is also provided for users in the "Power Options" of the control panel without the help of Windows Mobility Center. For notebooks that do not have a brightness setting function, this feature is undoubtedly very useful.
Compared with Windows Vista, the power settings function of the Windows 7 operating system is more powerful. Not only can you maximize system operating efficiency and battery life through default settings, you can also easily create a power usage plan and use the corresponding options in the Mobility Center and Control Panel. Quickly adjust display brightness and button functions. In different environments, use different modes to make the system more stable. If you have installed the Windows 7 operating system and happen to be a notebook user, then you may wish to check your power settings to see if they are in the best state.