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Power
Battery packs
Selecting power conservation settings
To set the computer to conserve power:
■
Select a short wait for the screen saver and select a screen
saver with minimal graphics and motion.
To access screen saver settings:
Select
Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes >
Choose a screen saver
.
■
Select a Power Scheme with low-power-use settings. For
more information, refer to “
Setting or changing a power
scheme
.”
Storing a battery pack
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CAUTION:
To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to
high temperatures for extended periods of time.
If a computer will be unused and disconnected from external
power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery pack and store
it separately.
To conserve the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a cool,
dry place.
Disposing of a used battery pack
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble,
crush, or puncture a battery pack; short the external contacts on a
battery pack; or dispose of a battery pack in fire or water. Do not
expose a battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F).
Refer to the
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
for
battery disposal information.
