40
Computing on the Road
One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of
computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on how to
maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.
Four Important Points
• POINT 1
Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.
• POINT 2
To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power management mode.
• POINT 3
Check to see that you have your AC adaptor with you before leaving your home or
office.
Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU29) is highly recommended.
• POINT 4
Always watch your battery level!
Power Saving Methods
Change [Power Schemes]
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options], and
then set [Power schemes] to [Max Battery].
Power consumption can also be minimized with detailed settings; for example, by
reducing the time setting for [Turn off monitor].
Adjust the brightness (darker) with
Fn
+
F1
( page 4)
Leave your computer off when it is not in use
(⇒ Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down")
Remove peripheral devices (USB devices, PC Cards, external mouse, etc.) when
not in use
Before stepping away from your computer, press
Fn
+
F7
to put your computer in
the standby mode ( page 6), or
Fn
+
F10
to put your computer in the hibernation
mode ( page 7)
If you plan to leave the computer for a long period of time, we recommend using the
standby mode or hibernation mode as often as possible to minimize power consumption.
Before entering the standby or hibernation mode, refer to “Precautions”. ( page 28)
Saving Power
To Next Page
Loading...
