Working with the no tebook
Using the energy saving functions
EnergyEnergyBattery
The notebook uses less pow er when the available energy-saving functions are used. You will
then be able to work longer when using the battery before having to recharge it.
The energy efficiency is increased and environmental p ollution is reduced.
By choosing the best power options, you can make signi ficant savings and
at the same time help protect the environment.
When you fold down and close the LCD screen, depending on the setting in Windows,
the notebook automatically enters a power saving m ode.
► Set t he energy saving functions in your Control Panel.
► Set the screen saver in y our Control Panel.
or
► R ight-click on th e desktop. Activate the screen saver by clicking on Personalize – Change
Screen Saver.
If you need further information about an option, you can get help with most
settings by pressing
F1
to open the Micro so ft Help.
When th e notebook is in energy savin g mode, the following must be remembered:
During energy saving mode, open data is h eld in m ain m emory or
in a swap file on the hard disk.
Never switch the notebook off while it is in an e nergy saving mode . If the built-in battery
is nearly flat, close all open files and do not go into energy saving mode.
If you do not intend to use your notebook for a long period of time:
► Exit energy saving mode if necessary by moving th e mouse, making an entry at the keyboard
or by switching on the notebook.
► C lose all opened p ro grams and completely shut down the notebook.
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