Frequently asked questions
How do I maximize battery life?
To maximize battery life, do the following:
Use the battery pack until the charge is completely depleted (until the
battery status and power LEDs flash in unison).
Recharge the battery pack completely before using (the battery is fully
charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery status LED
is green).
For a new battery pack or a battery pack that you have not used
recently:
1. Use the battery pack until the charge is completely depleted (until
the battery status and power LEDs flash in unison).
2. Recharge the battery pack completely before using (the battery is
fully charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery
status LED is green).
3. Repeat these steps three times.
Always use power management features such as Advanced Power Man-
agement (APM), power modes, standby, suspend, and hibernation.
For more detailed information about power management features
Online User's Guide
How do I load a different operating system on my computer?
—Or—
Where do I get the ThinkPad device drivers for this operating system?
See the Online User's Guide for information on installing a new operating
system and device drivers. Before installing a new operating system, do the
following:
Print the software installation section of the Online User's Guide.
Make a DOS system diskette that has the DOS FDISK.COM and
FORMAT.COM utilities and the CD-ROM device driver for DOS.
How do I use the Recovery CD to reload my factory-installed ThinkPad
operating system and applications?
See “Using the Recovery CD” on page 110.
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