Microsoft KB Archive/82678

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Advanced Power Management (APM) Support

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Q82678

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11

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SUMMARY
Microsoft Windows version 3.1 includes support for Advanced Power Management (APM). This enables Windows to extend battery life, display power-status information, and work with the suspend features of battery- powered personal computers.

MORE INFORMATION
If your computer supports APM, and the APM options have not been installed, use the following procedure to install them.

NOTE: To find out if your computer supports APM, contact your computer manufacturer.

 Exit Windows.  Run Windows Setup from the Windows directory, and select one of the following system types: MS-DOS System with APM

Intel 386SL Based System with APM Select &quot;Intel 386SL Based System with APM&quot; if your computer has an Intel 386SL or 486SL processor and supports the SL enhanced options for APM. Otherwise, select &quot;MS-DOS System with APM.&quot;  Continue the setup to install the necessary files. Restart Windows.

A Power icon will appear in the Control Panel. Choose the Power icon to configure power-management settings.

For more information about the settings, press F1 or choose the Help button while using the Power Management dialog box.

Additional query words: 3.10 APM SL

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Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbWin310 kbWin311