3–24 Hardware and Software G uide
Power
Selecting Power Conservation Settings
To set the notebook to use less power:
■Select a short wait for the screen saver and select a screen
saver with minimal graphics and motion. To select a screen
saver and a screen saver wait time, select Start > Control
Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display > Screen
Saver tab, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
■Select or create a power scheme that minimizes power use.
For more information about using power schemes, refer to the
“Using Power Schemes” section earlier in this chapter.
Replacing a Bat tery Pack
ÄCAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that
is the only power source, shut down the notebook or initiate hibernation
before removing the battery pack. (If you initiate hibernation, do not
begin the following procedure until the power/standby lights are turned
off, indicating that hibernation is complete.)