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Battery Pack
Selecting Power Conservation Settings
To set the notebook to conserve power:
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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 > Display icon > Screen Saver tab.
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Follow the instructions on this CD in the
Software Guide,
Chapter 1, “Power Management,” to select low power-use
settings.
Storing a Battery Pack
If a notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than
2 weeks, remove and store the 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.
High temperatures, which may be present in parked cars or some
workplaces, accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery
pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a
cool, dry place.
Use the following table to estimate how long you can safely store
a battery pack. The storage times provided are based on a battery
pack that contains 50 percent of a full charge. A fully charged
battery pack can be safely stored for longer times; a battery pack
containing a low charge can be safely stored for less time.
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