Samsung Q1B - Manual (Page 100)

Using the Battery 100
Power Saving Effect
This shows the relative battery usage time for each power mode. The more effective the power
saving, the longer the graph will appear.
When Running a Game or Multimedia Application
A game or multimedia application may not work smoothly in Maximum Battery Saving Mode. Us-
ing this is recommended when the AC adapter is connected or in Normal or higher modes.
Samsung Battery Manager Power Modes
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Since the Maximum Battery Saving Mode of the Samsung Battery Manager controls the sys-
tem operating speed to extend the battery usage time, the performance of the system may
be degraded.
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When changing the power settings in Custom Mode in the Samsung Battery Manager, the
settings of the Power Options Properties window are changed accordingly.
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To use Normal Mode in Samsung Battery Manager after reinstalling Windows XP, you have to
install the Samsung Battery Manager using the system software media.
Turning Off Unnecessary Devices
Turning off unnecessary devices extends the battery usage time.
1
Select the Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System > Hard-
ware tab and click on Device Manager.
2
Right-click(press and hold the Stylus Pen for more than 3 seconds) a device you are not using,
and select Disable.
Example) Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.