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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 “
changing your power-related settings ”)
❂
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.
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