Conserving Battery Pack Power - HP Pavilion DV1000t Hardware And Software Manual

Conserving Battery Pack Power

Using the following battery conservation settings and procedures
extends the time that a battery pack can run the computer from a
single charge.
Conserving Power as You Work
To conserve power as you work:
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Prevent devices you are not using from drawing power from
the computer. For example:
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Use optional, externally powered speakers instead of the
internal speakers whenever possible. When you must use
the internal speakers, minimize system volume. Volume can
be adjusted with the volume buttons.
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Minimize screen brightness.
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If you leave your work, initiate standby or hibernation, or
shut down the computer.
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Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN)
connections and close modem applications.
Disconnect any external devices from the computer that
are not plugged into an external power source.
Stop or remove any optional digital cards that you are not
using.
Turn off a device connected to the S-Video–out jack.
To decrease screen brightness, press the
To increase screen brightness, press the
Power
hotkey.
fn+f7
hotkey.
fn+f8
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