User's Manual Part 2

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Chapter 8: Managing Power
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Extending battery life
Conserving battery power
While using the battery to power your convertible tablet PC, conserve power by:
■ Dimming the display as low as is comfortable.
■ Removing 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.
■ Modifying the power management settings for maximum power savings.
For more information, see “Changing power settings” on page 178.
■ Closing the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your
convertible tablet PC. The display stays off until you open the panel again.
■ Using Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your convertible
tablet PC is not in use. For more information, see “Activating and using
Hibernate mode” on page 182.
■ Using the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive only when necessary. These drives
use a large amount of power.
■ Recharging the battery often, taking an extra battery, and fully recharging
the batteries before traveling. For more information, see “Recharging the
battery” on page 169 and “Changing batteries” on page 171.
Using alternate power sources
To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible.
■ If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Save the battery for
times when you cannot use a power adapter. If you plan on taking your
AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector.
■ If you will have access to an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power
inverter or automobile/airplane adapter. Save the battery for times when
you cannot use a power adapter.
■ To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to support pillars,
in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones.