Chapter 4. Using your computer with a battery pack
This section provides necessary information if you are using a
battery pack.
Using the battery pack
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Charging the battery pack
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Monitoring the battery status
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Using the battery status indicator
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Using the Fuel-Gauge program
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Saving battery power
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Using the power management modes
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Customizing power management
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Setting the suspend timer
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Enabling hibernation mode
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Considerations when using a power management mode
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Considerations for suspend mode
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Considerations for hibernation mode
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Notes for reinstalling or installing the operating system
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Using other battery-saving methods
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