•Maximum Performance Mode : This mode provides maximum system performance at the cost of the battery. Therefore, the battery usage time may be reduced in this mode.

•Custom Mode : In this mode, a user can configure a detailed configuration to save the battery usage time. A user can adjust the LCD brightness, select the time before the system sleeps, select the screen color quality and select the graphics mode. A user can also turn the wireless LAN function on and off.

The Screen Color Quality, Graphics Mode and Wireless LAN in the Detailed Configuration represent the current configuration. Selecting the Set button applies the configuration even without pressing the 'OK' or 'Apply' button.

Controlling the LCD Brightness

If you restart the system after changing the LCD Brightness in Custom Mode, the LCD brightness is changed to its default value. To keep the brightness value configured in Custom Mode, configure the [Brightness Control Mode] item to 'User Control' in the [Boot] menu of the System Setup. (See P. 6-2.)

If it is configured to [Auto], the LCD brightness is changed to level 8 when the power is supplied by the AC adapter, or to level 1 when the power is supplied by the battery according to the default brightness values.

Power Saving Effect

This shows the battery usage time after changing the system configuration in 10 levels for Maximum Battery Saving Mode and in 5 levels for Maximum Performance Mode.

When Running a Game or Multimedia Application

A game or multimedia application may not work smoothly in Maximum Battery Saving Mode. It is recommended selecting at least Normal Mode in this case.

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