Conserving battery power

Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described in this section extends the time that a battery can run the computer from a single charge.

Conserving power as you work

Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them.

Disconnect external devices that you are not using that are not plugged into an external power source.

Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.

Disable or remove an inserted digital card.

Use the fn+f8 and fn+f7 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as you need it.

Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers, or adjust system volume as you need it.

Press fn+f4 to switch the screen image from the computer display to an external display device.

If you leave your work, initiate standby or hibernation, or shut down the computer.

Selecting power conservation settings

Select a short wait for the screen saver, and select a screen saver with minimal graphics and motion.

To access screen saver settings:

Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Choose a screen saver.

Select a Power Scheme with low power-use settings. To select a Power Scheme:

Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Choose a screen saver > Power button.

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HP V6152EA, V6108EA, V6113EA Conserving battery power, Conserving power as you work, Selecting power conservation settings

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