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Using the Keyboard continued
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad .................................................................................... 3-6
Toggling the Keypad On and Off...................................................................................... 3-6
Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys.................................................................. 3-6
Enabling the Keypad at Startup......................................................................................... 3-7
Chapter 4
Managing Power
Selecting a Power Source......................................................................................................... 4-1
Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work......................................................................... 4-3
Managing Low-Battery Conditions.......................................................................................... 4-5
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions ................................................................................. 4-5
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions................................................................................... 4-6
Restoring from Hibernation After Resolving a Critical Low-Battery Condition .............. 4-7
Charging a Battery Pack........................................................................................................... 4-7
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack................................................................................. 4-8
Using the Battery Charge Level Lights............................................................................. 4-9
Using the Battery Status Tab............................................................................................. 4-9
Using the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon.................................................................. 4-9
Using the Power or Power Meter Tab............................................................................. 4-10
Calibrating a Battery Pack...................................................................................................... 4-11
Running a Calibration ..................................................................................................... 4-12
Stopping a Calibration .................................................................................................... 4-13
Changing the Primary Battery Pack ....................................................................................... 4-13
Removing the Primary Battery Pack............................................................................... 4-14
Installing the Primary Battery Pack ................................................................................ 4-15
Storing the Battery Pack ................................................................................................. 4-17
Using Power Preferences ....................................................................................................... 4-18
Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0..................................... 4-19
Setting Power Preferences in Windows 98 ..................................................................... 4-21
Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off.................................................................... 4-22
Conserving Battery Power ..................................................................................................... 4-22
Battery Power Conservation Checklist............................................................................ 4-22
Conserving Battery Power in Windows 95 ..................................................................... 4-23
Conserving Battery Power in Windows 98 ..................................................................... 4-23
Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT 4.0.............................................................. 4-24