80 Mobile Computing
Monitoring main battery power
been reached. You can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or
Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the
notification goes off.
To change the default notification settings:
1Click the Start button, and then in the Search field, type
Power Options. In the list that appears above, click your
selection.
The Power Options window appears.
2Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be
customized.
The Edit Plan Settings window appears.
3Click Change advanced power settings.
The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window
appears.
4Double-click Battery to display the battery options.
(Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen
5Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs.
Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the
computer depends on a number of factors, such as:
❖How the computer is configured
❖How much you use the internal storage drive or other optional
devices