Fujitsu AH531, A531 manual Using the power-management features

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Using the power-management features

The notebook uses less power when the available power-management features are used. You will then be able to work longer when using the battery before having to recharge it.

Power efficiency is increased and environmental pollution reduced. By choosing the best power options, you can make significant savings and at the same time help protect the environment.

When you close the LCD screen, depending on the setting in Windows, the notebook automatically enters a power saving mode.

We recommend the following settings:

Function	On external power	On battery power
Turn off monitor	After 10 minutes	After 5 minutes
Turn off hard disk(s)	After 15 minutes	After 10 minutes
Energy saving (S3)	After 20 minutes	After 15 minutes
Hibernate mode (S4)	After 1 hour	After 30 minutes

►Select the power management functions in your Control Panel.

►Select the Screen Saver in your Control Panel.

or

►Right-click on the desktop. Switch on the screen saver by clicking Personalization – Change screen saver.

If you need further information about an option, you can get help with most settings by pressing F1 to open the Microsoft Help.

When the notebook is in power-saving mode, the following must be remembered:

During power saving mode, open files are held in the main memory or in a swap file on the hard disk.

Never turn off your notebook while it is in a power saving mode. If the built-in battery is nearly empty, close the open files and do not go into power saving mode.

If you do not intend to use your notebook for a long period of time:

►Exit power saving mode if necessary via the mouse or keyboard or by switching on the notebook.

►Close all opened programs and completely shut down the notebook.

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