Operation Manual

3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and (3) remove it from the computer.
Finding battery information
Help provides the following tools and information about the battery:
● Information about calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize
battery life
● Information about battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity
To access Linux Help, select Computer > Help. Then navigate to the sections on power
management.
Conserving battery power
Use the following tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life:
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Lower the brightness on the display.
● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options.
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Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged.
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Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them.
● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as
an external hard drive connected to a USB port.
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Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.
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Before you leave your computer, initiate Suspend or Hibernation, or shut down the computer.
Identifying low battery levels
When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level,
the power icon in the notification area displays a low or critical battery notification.
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