Working with the notebook
Using the power-management features
PowerPowerBattery
The noteb ook uses less power when the available power-management features are used. You
will then be able to work longer when using the ba ttery before having to recharge it.
Power efficiency is increased and environmental pollution reduced. By
choosing the best power options, you can make significant savings and
at the same time help protect the environment.
When you close the LCD screen, depending on the setting in Windows, the
notebook autom atically enters a power saving mode.
► Select the power management functions in your C ontrol Panel.
► Select the Screen Saver in your Control Panel.
If you need further information about an option, you can get help with most
settings by pressing
F1
to op en the Microsoft Help.
When the no teb ook is in p ow er-saving mode, the following must be remembered:
During power saving mode, open files are held in the main memory
orinaswapfile on the hard disc.
Never turn off your notebook w hile it is in a powe r saving mode. If the built-in battery is
nearly empty, close the open files and do not go into power saving mode.
If you do not intend to use your notebook for a long period of time:
► Exit power saving m ode if necessary via the mouse or keyboard or by switching on the
notebook.
► Close all opened programs and completely shut down the notebook.
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