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Conserving Battery Power
The battery performance is affected by the following conditions:
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when it is new and fully charged.
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when no peripherals are connected to your notebook.
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when you have no options installed.
While on the road, it is important to be aware of the simple things you can do to extend the
life of the notebook's main battery. For instance, turning down the screen brightness (
specific
function key
) extends battery life.
Power Management Features
Enabling power management features increases battery life.
The Hibernate power management state, also known as Save-To-File (STF), saves the
notebook's current working environment to the notebook's hard drive, then powers down the
notebook to conserve battery power. You can configure your power management settings to
enter hibernation when your notebook reaches a critical low battery stage. Refer to Operating
System Introduction section for details.
Battery Precautions
To prevent accidental battery ignition, rupture, or explosion, adhere to the following
precautions.
WARNING
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according
to the manufacturer's instructions.
To avoid personal injury and property damage, read these battery precautions on handling,
charging and disposing batteries:
Keep the battery away from heat sources including direct sunlight, open fires, microwave
ovens and high-voltage containers. Temperatures over 60ºC may cause damage.
Do not drop or impact the battery.
Do not solder the battery.
Do not puncture the battery.
Do not use a battery that appears damaged or deformed, has any rust on its casing, is
discoloured, overheats, or emits a foul odour.
Keep the battery dry and away from water.
Keep metal objects away from battery terminals. Metal objects in contact with the
connectors can cause a short circuit and subsequently damage the battery.
If the battery leaks:
If the battery leaks onto skin or clothing, wash the area immediately with clean running
water. Battery fluid can cause skin rashes and damage fabric.
If battery fluid gets into the eyes, DO NOT RUB. Rinse with clean water immediately and
seek professional medical assistance.
Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire. There is a danger of
ignition or explosion.
