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❑Use Sleep Manager to reserve hard disk space for the Hibernation function. Keep it running in the background to automatically adjust the Hibernation file size. See “Sleep Manager” on page 76.
❑Use the AC adapter whenever possible so that the battery is reserved for
❑Keep the battery pack in the computer powered by the AC adapter. The constant trickle charge maintains the battery level to eliminate the battery
❑Disable the parallel and serial ports if no devices are connected to these ports. You can do this through the BIOS Utility. See “Onboard Devices Configuration” on page 96.
❑Eject the PC card from the card slot when not in use, since the PC card draws extra power.
❑Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. The recommended storage temperature for battery packs ranges from 10 to 30 degrees C. The higher the storage temperature, the faster the battery pack
❑The batteries can be recharged about 300 times when used as directed. Excessive recharging decreases battery life.
❑Take care of your battery pack and AC adapter. See “Care and Maintenance” on page xviii of the preface.
Battery-low Warning
You never have to worry about battery power as long as you are using the AC adapter. However, when you operate the computer on battery power, pay extra attention to the warning beeps and the power indicator on the display panel.
The following signals indicate a
❑The buzzer generates four short beeps every minute, if you enabled the
