Compaq Presario 1660 Service Manual page 24

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Type and number of installed PC Cards
The power consumption requirements for PC
NOTE:
Cards vary widely. Some cards drain the
battery pack very rapidly.
Battery pack operating time can be increased by as much as 50 percent by controlling the
energy required by the computer and the energy stored in the battery pack.
Minimizing the Energy Required
To minimize the energy required by the computer, follow these steps:
Set the power conservation levels in the Power Management utility to
Maximum.
Customize the timeout value to work more efficiently with the
applications. The amount of battery life depends on the values selected.
Maximizing the Energy Stored
To maximize the energy stored in the battery pack, follow these guidelines:
Condition the battery pack at least every 30 days to improve overall
battery performance.
Keep a battery pack in the computer when using it with AC power to
supply the battery pack with a constant trickle charge.
Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place when not in use.
Conditioning a Battery Pack
CAUTION: To avoid a loss of data, ensure that
all data is saved before discharging a battery
pack.
To condition a battery pack, complete the following steps:
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