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q Set the When Lid is Closed parameter to
Suspend to Disk. See page 108.
q Use the AC adapter whenever possible,
reserving the battery for on-the-go computing.
q Keep the battery pack in the computer when
the computer is powered by the AC adapter. A
constant trickle charge maintains the battery
level. The charge-in-use function also charges
the battery pack.
q Set the Display Always On parameter to
Disabled to save power. See page 109.
q Eject any PC card from the card slot when not
in use because PC cards draw extra power.
q Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place.
when not in the computer. The higher the
storage temperature, the faster the battery
pack discharges. The recommended storage
temperature is 40º to 86ºF (10º to 30ºC).
Low-Battery Warning
You don’t have to be concerned about battery
power when you use the computer with the AC
adapter connected. However, when you operate the
computer on battery power, pay attention to the
battery indicator ( ). When less than 10 percent
charge is left in the battery, the following signals
warn you of the low-battery condition: