Power
qSet the When Lid is Closed parameter to Suspend to Disk. See page 95.
qUse the AC adapter whenever possible, reserving the battery for
qKeep the battery pack in the computer when the computer is powered by the AC adapter. A constant trickle charge maintains the battery level. The
qSet the Display Always On parameter to Disabled to save power. See page 96.
qEject any PC card from the card slot when not in use because PC cards draw extra power.
qStore the battery pack in a cool, dry place. when not in the computer. The higher the storage temperature, the faster the battery pack discharges. The recommended storage temperature is 40º to 86ºF (10º to 30ºC).
Low-Battery Warning
You don’t have to be concerned about battery power when you use the computer with the AC adapter connected. However, when you operate the computer on battery power, pay attention to the battery indicator (
). When less than 10 percent charge is left in the battery, the following signals warn you of the
qThe battery indicator (
) flashes until battery power is depleted or until AC power is applied.
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