Battery packs
Power
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Conserving battery power
Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described
in this section extends the life of a battery pack.
Conserving power as you work
To conserve power as you use the computer:
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Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections
and exit modem applications when you are not using them.
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Disconnect external devices that you are not using if they are
not plugged into an external power source.
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Stop or remove any optional external media cards that you are
not using.
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Remove a CD or DVD that you are not using.
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Disable or remove an inserted digital card.
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Use the
fn+f7
hotkeys to reduce screen brightness.
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Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal
speakers.
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Turn off a device connected to the S-Video-out jack.
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If you leave your work, initiate standby or hibernation, or
shut down the computer.
