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CHAPTER 5: Managing Power

Extending battery life

Maximizing battery performance

To get maximum performance from your notebook

battery(ies), we recommend that you initially condition (fully

charge and discharge) your new battery(ies) a few times

during the first several weeks of use, to let them reach their

maximum rated capacity.

Over the long term, use the battery(ies) at least once a month,

even if they were kept in a cool, dry place for storage, but

avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional

strain on the battery(ies). Several partial discharges with

frequent recharges are better for a lithium-ion battery than

one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged

lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no

memory.

Conserving battery power

To conserve power while using the battery(ies) to power your

notebook:

• Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth.

• Dim the display as low as is comfortable.

• Disconnect all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB

devices.

• Remove PC Cards when you do not need them. Many

PC Cards use a small amount of power while inserted,

even if they are not being used.

• Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you

are not using your notebook. The display stays off until

you open the panel again.

• Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while

your notebook is not in use.

• Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external

mouse.

• Decrease or mute speaker volume.

• Turn off all scheduled tasks.

Tip

For more information about using Hibernate mode, see

“Traveling with Your Notebook” on page 71.

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