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6Lift the battery out of the bay.
7Place a recharged battery into the bay and press down until it snaps into 
place.
8Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
9Turn your convertible tablet PC over and reattach the optional port 
replicator.
10Open the LCD panel and slide the power switch. 

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Extending battery life
Conserving battery power
While using the battery to power your convertible tablet PC, conserve power by:
■Dimming the display as low as is comfortable. For dim or dark 
environments, use the XtraBright/XtraDim button to set your display to 
the dimmest setting possible.
■Removing PC Cards when you do not need them. Many PC Cards use a 
small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used.
■Modifying the power management...

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Using alternate power sources
To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible.
■If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Save the battery for 
times when you cannot use a power adapter. If you plan on taking your 
AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector.
■If you will have access to an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power 
inverter or automobile/airplane adapter. Save the battery for times when 
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If your 
convertible 
tablet PC is......and you want to... ...then
On Enter Standby mode Press FN+STANDBY.
-OR-
Close the LCD panel.
On Enter Hibernate mode 
(must be activated)Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Turn Off Computer. 
Press and hold 
SHIFT, then click/tap Hibernate.
In Standby or 
Hibernate modeExit Standby or 
Hibernate modeSlide the power switch. 

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Changing power settings
You can change the function of the power switch, Standby system key, and 
power-saving timers by changing power settings on your convertible tablet PC.
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 
such as when the display or...

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

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Changing advanced settings
To change advanced power management settings:
1Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window 
opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click/tap 
Performance and 
Maintenance
.
2Click/Double-click/Tap/Double-tap the Power Options icon. The Power 
Options Properties dialog box opens.
3Click/Tap the Advanced tab.
4Click/Tap the arrow button to open a Power buttons list, then click/tap the 
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5Click/Tap OK.
Turning on the Power on Lid Lift feature
The Power on Lid Lift feature turns on your convertible tablet PC whenever 
you open the LCD panel. Your convertible tablet PC was shipped to you with 
the Power on Lid Lift feature turned off.
To turn on the Power on Lid Lift feature:
1Turn on your convertible tablet PC.
2As soon as it starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup 
utility opens.
3Open the Advanced menu.
4Highlight Wake...

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Activating and using Hibernate mode
To activate Hibernate mode:
1Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window 
opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click/tap 
Performance and 
Maintenance
.
2Click/Double-click/Tap/Double-tap the Power Options icon. The Power 
Options Properties dialog box opens.
3Click/Tap the Hibernate tab.
4Click/Tap the Enable hibernation check box, then click/tap Apply. Hibernate 
mode is now an...