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CHAPTER 5: Managing Power
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Extending battery life
Conserving battery power
Tips & Tricks
For more information
about using power
management settings,
see
Tips & Tricks
For more information
about using Hibernate
Tips & Tricks
For more information
about traveling with
your notebook, see
To conserve power while using the battery(ies)
to power your notebook:
to power your notebook:
■
Dim the display as low as is comfortable.
■
Remove PC Cards when you do not need
them. Many PC Cards use a small amount
of power while inserted, even if they are
not being used.
them. Many PC Cards use a small amount
of power while inserted, even if they are
not being used.
■
Modify the power management settings
for maximum power savings.
for maximum power savings.
■
Close the LCD panel to turn off the display
while you are not using your notebook. The
display stays off until you open the panel
again.
while you are not using your notebook. The
display stays off until you open the panel
again.
■
Use Hibernate mode for maximum power
savings while your notebook is not in use.
savings while your notebook is not in use.
■
Use the CD or DVD drive only when
necessary. This drive uses a large amount
of power.
necessary. This drive uses a large amount
of power.
■
Recharge the battery(ies) often, take an
extra battery, and fully recharge the
batteries before traveling. For more
information, see
extra battery, and fully recharge the
batteries before traveling. For more
information, see
.