Working with t he notebook
Using t he power-management features
PowerPowerBattery
The notebook uses less power when the available pow er-management features are used. You
will then be able to work longer when using the battery before having to recharge it.
Power efficiency is increased and environm ental pollution red uced . By
choosing the be st power options, you can m ake significant 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 mode.
We recommend the followin g se ttings:
Function On external power On battery power
Turn off monitor After 10 minute s After 5 minutes
Turn off hard disk(s) After 15 minute s After 10 minutes
Energy saving (S3) After 20 minutes After 15 minutes
Hibernate mode (S4) After 1 hour After 30 minutes
► Activate the power-management features w ith Start – (Settings) – Control Panel – M o bile PC –
Power Op tions.
► Activate the screen saver by clicking Start – (Settings) – Control Panel – Appearance and
Personalization – Personalization – Chang e screen save r.
or
► Right-click on the desktop. Switch on the s creen sa ver by clicking Personalization –
Change screen saver.
If you need further information about an option, you can get help with most
settings b y pressing
F1
to open the Microsoft Help.
When the notebo ok is in power-saving mode, the following must b e remembered:
During power saving mode, ope n files are held in the main memory
orinaswapfile on the hard disk.
Never turn off your notebook while it is in a power saving mode. If the built-in battery is
nearly flat , close the open files and do not go into po wer saving mode.
If you do n ot inten d to use your notebook for a long perio d of time:
► Exit power saving mode if necessary via the mouse or keyb oard or by switching on the
notebook.
► Close all opened programs and completely shut down the notebook.
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