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Chapter 10 Managing Preferences 181
Users should be encouraged to monitor battery status when not connected to external
power and use a power adapter when possible to maintain a fully charged battery.
To show battery status in the menu bar:
1 In Workgroup Manager, click Preferences.
2 Make sure the correct directory is selected and you are authenticated.
To switch directories, click the globe icon. If you are not authenticated, click the lock
and enter the name and password of a directory domain administrator.
3 Select one or more computers or computer groups.
4 Click Energy Saver and then click Battery Menu.
5 Set the management setting to Always.
6 To display the battery status, select “Show battery status in the menu bar”; to disable
the battery status, deselect this option.
7 Click Apply Now.
Scheduling Automatic Startup, Shutdown, or Sleep
You can schedule when computers start up, shut down, or sleep at specific times on
specific days of the week. Scheduling shutdown or sleep can help you conserve energy
during predictable times of user inactivity, such as after business hours, on weekends,
or after a class is finished. Scheduling startup automatically allows you to conveniently
prepare a lab or classroom for immediate use.
To schedule automatic actions:
1 In Workgroup Manager, click Preferences.
2 Make sure the correct directory is selected and you are authenticated.
To switch directories, click the globe icon. If you are not authenticated, click the lock
and enter the name and password of a directory domain administrator.
3 Select one or more computers or computer groups.
4 Click Energy Saver and then click Schedule.
5 From the OS pop-up menu, choose Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server and set the
management setting to Always.
6 To schedule automatic startup, select “Start up the computer,” choose a day or range of
days (Weekdays, Weekends, or Every Day) from the pop-up menu, and then enter a
time in the time field.
To disable scheduled startup, deselect this option.
7 To schedule automatic sleep or shutdown, select the checkbox, choose Sleep or Shut
Down from the pop-up menu, choose a day or range of days (Weekdays, Weekends, or
Every Day) from the pop-up menu, and then enter a time in the time field.
To disable scheduled sleep or shutdown, deselect this option.