Power
Hardware and Software Guide 2–29
Selecting Power Conservation Settings
To set the notebook to use less power:
■ Select a short wait for the screen saver and select a screen
saver with minimal graphics and motion.
To select a screen saver and a screen saver wait time:
Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes >
Display > Screen Saver tab, and then follow the instructions
on the screen.
■ Select or create a power scheme that minimizes power use.
The preset power scheme that maximizes battery
conservation is Max Battery.
For information about selecting or creating a power scheme,
refer to “Setting or Changing a Power Scheme,” earlier in this
chapter.
Storing a Battery Pack
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to
high temperatures for extended periods of time.
If the notebook will be unused and disconnected from external
power for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack.
High temperatures, which may be present in parked cars or some
workplaces, accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery
pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a
location that is cool and dry.
Calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for one month or
more before using it. For instructions, refer to “Calibrating a
Battery Pack,” earlier in this chapter.
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