Maximizing Battery Operating Time - Compaq Evo N160 Series User Manual

Caring for Your Battery
9. On the Power Schemes tab, select the following options in
the Running on batteries column:
a. In the Turn off monitor drop-down list, select Never.
b. In the Turn off hard disks drop-down list, select Never.
c. In the System standby drop-down list, select Never.
10. Let the battery drain until your Notebook reaches Hibernation
and turns off.
11. Plug in the AC adapter and restart your Notebook.
12. Follow steps 5 through 8 to return to the Power Options
Properties dialog box, then replace your settings.
Battery Charging Time
Battery charging time will vary based on the initial battery
charge, the type of battery, and the activity of your Notebook
while charging.
Purchasing Spare or Extra Batteries
Over time, all batteries lose the ability to operate at full capacity
and the battery will have to be replaced. To purchase a new
battery, contact your Compaq authorized dealer or access the
Compaq Web site at:
www.directplus.compaq.com

Maximizing Battery Operating Time

The battery operating time depends on your power management
settings. Your Notebook components, the options, and the
applications that you use also affect the operating time. This
section shows you how to increase the length of time you are able
to operate under battery power.
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