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Hardware Guide
Battery Packs
Battery Conservation Procedures and
Settings
Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described
below extends the time that a battery pack can run the notebook
from a single charge.
Conserving Power as You Work
To conserve power as you use the notebook:
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Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections
and exit modem applications when you are not using them.
■
Disconnect external devices you are not using that are not
connected to an external power source.
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Stop or remove a PC Card you are not using.
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Remove a CD or DVD you are not using.
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Use the
fn+f9
and
fn+f10
hotkeys to adjust screen brightness.
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Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal
speakers, or use the volume buttons to raise and lower system
volume.
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Turn off a device connected to the S-Video-out jack.
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Run the notebook on external power while formatting a
diskette.
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If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation or
shut down the notebook.
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