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Extending battery life
Conserving battery power
To conserve power while using the battery to power your notebook:
■Dim the display as low as is comfortable.
■Remove PC Cards cards and IBM Microdrive cards when you do not need 
them. Many PC Cards and Microdrive cards use a small amount of power 
while inserted, even if they are not being used.
■Modify the power management settings for maximum power savings. For 
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Changing power modes
You can use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your notebook’s 
battery:
■Standby - while your notebook is in Standby, it switches to a low power 
state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off.
■Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) 
information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely off. 
The next time you turn on your notebook, it reads the memory...

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Changing power settings
You can change the function of the power button, Standby system key, and 
power-saving timers by changing power settings on your notebook. You can 
customize power settings from the Windows Control Panel by selecting power 
schemes, setting power alarms, adjusting advanced power settings, and 
activating Hibernate mode.
Power schemes (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options 
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2Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties 
dialog box opens.
3Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power 
scheme you want.
- OR -
Set the timers, then click 
Save As and type a name for the scheme.
4Click OK.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about changing the power scheme, 
click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword power scheme in the Search box 
, then click the arrow. 

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Changing alarm options
To change the alarm options:
1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your 
Control Panel is in Category View, click 
Performance and Maintenance.
2Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties 
dialog box opens.
3Click the Alarms tab.
4Adjust the alarm settings.
5Click OK.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about changing the alarm options, 
click Start, then click Help and...

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Changing advanced settings
To change advanced power management settings:
1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your 
Control Panel is in Category View, click 
Performance and Maintenance.
2Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties 
dialog box opens.
3Click the Advanced tab.
4Click the arrow button to open a Power buttons list, then click the power 
setting mode you want to use.
5Click OK.
Help...

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Activating and using Hibernate mode
To activate Hibernate mode:
1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your 
Control Panel is in Category View, click 
Performance and Maintenance.
2Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties 
dialog box opens.
3Click the Hibernate tab.
4Click the Enable hibernation check box, then click Apply. Hibernate mode is 
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To use Hibernate mode:
■As an automatic power savings mode:
Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the 
Power Schemes 
tab. Click the arrow button to open a 
System hibernates list, then click the 
time you want to use.
- OR -
Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the 
Advanced tab. 
Hibernate is now an option in the 
Power buttons lists.
■As a manually-selected power savings mode, click Start, then click 
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These tips can make traveling with your notebook more 
convenient and trouble-free. Read this chapter to learn 
about:
■Using the modem
■Using your radio frequency wireless connections
■Transferring files
■Protecting your notebook from loss and theft
■Managing your notebook’s power efficiently 

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Packing your notebook
■Remove all peripheral devices and cables. Remember to pack those you will 
need while traveling.
■Pack your notebook securely into a briefcase or hand-carried luggage, and 
keep it separate from toiletries, liquids, and food. Do not pack it in checked 
luggage.
■K e e p  y o u r  n o t e b o o k  s t a b l e  d u r i n g  t r a v e l .  S e c u r e  i t  t o  p r e v e n t  i t  f r o m  s l i d i n g  
around in...