Conserving battery power
●Select the Power saver power plan through Power Options under System and Security in Windows Control Panel.
●Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them.
●Disconnect external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, when you are not using them.
●Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.
●Use the fn+f7 and fn+f8 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed.
●If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer.
Storing a battery
CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time.
If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately.
To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. If the capacity is less than 50 percent, recharge the battery before returning it to storage.
Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more.
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