Optimizing Battery Life; Maximizing Battery Power - Acer AcerNote 950 User Manual

2.4

Optimizing Battery Life

This section helps you get the most out of battery operation. Optimizing
battery life prolongs the charge/recharge cycle and improves recharge
efficiency.
2.4.1

Maximizing Battery Power

Follow these suggestions to maximize battery power:
Purchase an extra battery pack.
Use the system utility PHDISK to reserve hard disk space for the zero-
volt suspend function once the system is installed with DOS.
Use the AC adapter whenever possible so that the battery is reserved
for on-the-go computing.
Condition the battery pack to reduce the possibility of memory effect.
Refer to section 2.4.2.
Keep the battery pack in the notebook powered by an external power
source (AC adapter or docking station).
When powered by the AC adapter, the constant trickle charge
maintains the battery level to eliminate the battery self-discharge
effect. The charge-in-use function also charges the battery pack.
When powered by a docking station, the battery pack can be
recharged fully in approximately two hours. Check the battery level
to verify.
Disable the parallel and serial ports if no devices are connected to these
ports. You can do this through Setup.
Make use of the power-saving modes described in sections 2.5 and 2.6.
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