eMachines AAFW53700001K0 User Manual

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battery
managing your battery consumption
Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are using and 
your Windows power-related system settings.
monitoring the battery charge
Closely monitor your battery charge to ensure that your notebook always has 
the power necessary to continue operating when you are away from an AC 
power source.
If you are running on battery power and the charge gets low, take action right 
away! Connect to an AC power source or save and close your work session.
Use the tools listed on the following pages to keep track of your battery charge.
Tips for extending your battery life:
set your power scheme to Max Battery
(see “
decrease the display brightness
close the display when you will not be using it for a while 
but are not ready to turn it off
turn off the notebook when it’s not in use
play your favorite music from the hard drive instead of 
the CD
If your battery charge gets critically low, your notebook will 
automatically enter Hibernate mode. Be aware that if you 
have files open, you may experience data loss as a result of 
this emergency shutdown.