IBM ThinkPad 600e - Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack

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Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack

This chapter provides necessary information if you are using a

battery pack.

Using the Battery Pack ....................... 24

Charging the Battery Pack .................... 24

Monitoring the Battery Status .................. 24

Using the Battery Status Indicator .............. 24

Using the Fuel-Gauge Program ............... 27

Saving Battery Power ........................ 29

Using the Power Management Modes ............. 29

Customizing Power Management ................ 36

Setting the Suspend Timer .................. 36

Enabling Hibernation Mode .................. 38

Considerations When Using a Power Management Mode .. 39

Considerations for Suspend Mode .............. 39

Considerations for Hibernation Mode ............ 41

Notes for Reinstalling or Installing the Operating System 42

Using Other Battery-Saving Methods .............. 44

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