Low-Battery Warning
NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a
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You can change the settings for the battery alarms in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 44 for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window.
Conserving Battery Power
Perform the following actions to conserve battery power:
•Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged.
•Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time. See "Power Management Modes" on page 43.
•Use the Power Management Wizard or the Power Options Properties window to select options to optimize your computer’s power usage. These options can also be set to change when you press the power button, close the display, or press <Fn><Esc>.
NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 44 for information on conserving battery power.
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Using a Battery