Battery

Using the power management program

This program helps you use the battery more efficiently and supports the power mode optimized for the operating environment.

1

Click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound >

Power Options.

 

Alternatively, right-click the power measuring device icon

 

in the notification area of the taskbar and select Power

 

Options.

2

If the following screen appears, select one of the modes.

 

 

 

 

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Settings and Upgrade

Extending the Battery Life (Optional)

In the Easy Settings program, click General and set the Battery Life Extender to ON or OFF.

This mode maintains 100% of the battery

OFF charge when using the computer on AC power. In this case, although the battery use time increases, the battery life is reduced.

This mode maintains 80% of the battery charge

ON when using the computer on AC power. In this case, although the battery use time decreases, the battery life is extended.

Alternatively, to extend the battery life

Press the F2 key when the Samsung logo appears in the booting sequence to enter the BIOS Setup, select Advanced

>Battery Life Cycle Extension, and set it to Enable. Then you can use the battery life cycle extension mode.

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Samsung NP600B4CA01US appendix Using the power management program, Extending the Battery Life Optional