Extending the Battery Usage Time
Decreasing the LCD Brightness
Press the 
+ 
keys on the keyboard
to decrease the LCD brightness to extend the battery usage time.
You can only use this function after installing Windows XP or Windows 7/Vista and installing the Easy Display Manager program with the system software media disk.(Only for Widows 7/Vista
3 | Move to the Boot > Smart Battery |
Calibration item using the direction |
keys and press <Enter>.
Using the Battery Calibration Function
When charging/discharging the battery repeatedly for a short time only, the battery usage time may be reduced by the difference between the actual battery charge and the remaining charge display.
In this case, the actual battery charge and the remaining charge display will be the same by discharging the battery completely using the Battery Calibration function, and then recharging it again.
1 | Disconnect the AC power adapter after |
turning off the computer. | |
2 | Restart your computer and press the |
F2 button when the Samsung logo |
appears, to start the BIOS Setup.
4 | Highlight Yes in the Battery Calibration |
Confirmation window and press |
<Enter>.
The Battery Calibration function is activated and the battery is forcefully discharged. To stop the operation, press the <Esc> button.
This operation requires 3~5 hours depending on the battery capacity and the remaining battery charge.
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