Managing Power
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Power-Saving Tips
Aside from enabling your computer’s power saving mode (see previous
section), you can do your part to maximize the battery’s operating time by
following these suggestions.
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Do not disable Power Management. Choose a power plan that saves
power when using Windows Vista. A power plan is a collection of
hardware and system settings that control how your computer
manages power.
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Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level.
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Shorten the length of time before Windows turn off the display.
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Many USB devices use power just by being connected. If you use a
USB mouse, you can save power by disconnecting the mouse and
using the touchpad. If you use a USB flash drive, unplug it when you
are not using it.
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If you work with an application that uses an ExpressCard, exit the
application when you finish using it.
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If you have an ExpressCard installed, remove it when not in use.
Some ExpressCards drain power even while they are inactive.
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Deactivate the WLAN function if you are not using it.
(See Chapter 2.)
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Deactivate the
Bluetooth
wireless function if you are not using it.
(See Chapter 2.)
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Turn off the computer when you are not using it.