Chapter 1 21Acer ePower ManagementAcer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePowerManagement from the Empowering Technology interface.AC Mode (Adapter mode)The default setting is “Maximum Performance.” You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and othersettings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported.DC Mode (Battery mode)There are three pre-defined profiles - Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance. You can also define thepower plan optimized for your needs.To create new power plan1. Select a predefined power plan and click the “ “ icon shown on the lower left-hand side.2. Enter the name for the newly created power plan.3. Select one of the predefined power plan that is closest to what you want.4. Change the display and sleep settings as desired.5. Click “OK“ to apply the setting.6. A new power plan is created.