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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. For dim or dark
environments, use the XtraBright/XtraDim button to set your display to
the dimmest setting possible.
■ 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 165.
■ 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 170.
■ 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 157 and “Changing batteries” on page 159.
■ Turning off the Power on Lid Lift feature. For more information, see
“Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature” on page 169.