battery
managing your battery consumption
Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are using and your Windows
Tips for extending your battery life:
❂set your power scheme to Max Battery
(see “changing your power-related settings”)
❂decrease the display brightness
❂close the display when you will not be using it for a while but are not ready to turn it off
❂turn off the notebook when it’s not in use
❂play your favorite music from the hard drive instead of the CD
monitoring the battery charge
Closely monitor your battery charge to ensure that your notebook always has the power necessary to continue operating when you are away from an AC power source.
If you are running on battery power and the charge gets low, take action right away! Connect to an AC power source or save and close your work session.
If your battery charge gets critically low, your notebook will automatically enter Hibernate mode. Be aware that if you have files open, you may experience data loss as a result of this emergency shutdown.
Use the tools listed on the following pages to keep track of your battery charge.
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