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Battery Power
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Economy Mode (ECO) disabled:
At the time of purchase, the Economy Mode (ECO) is set to
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Disabled.
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Charge the battery to 100% (fully charged). The computer will operate longer on the
battery than when Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled. If you use the battery pack
frequently, and you want to extend the battery operation time as much as possible, we
recommend that you disable the Economy Mode (ECO).
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Economy Mode (ECO) enabled:
Stop the battery recharging at 80% of fully charged. By stopping the battery recharging
before 100% (fully charged), the burden on the battery is reduced and deterioration is
prevented, so the lifetime of battery pack will be extended. The computer will not operate
as long on the battery as when Economy Mode (ECO) is disabled.
If you often use the computer with the AC adaptor connected, and if you want to prevent
deterioration of the battery pack, we recommend that you enable the Economy Mode
(ECO).
Switching the Economy Mode (ECO)
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Right-click either the
(Disable) or the
(Enable) Economy
Mode (ECO) icon on the notification area.
If the
or
icon is not displayed, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] -
[Battery] - [Economy Mode(ECO) Setting Utility].
Economy Mode (ECO)
Disabled
Enabled
Recommended usage
Mobile
Using your computer while
on the move
Desktop
AC adaptor is connected
most of the time
Operation time
Extended
Normal
Lifetime of battery
Normal
Extended