Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 46
Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 46
Using the battery meter ..................................................................................................... 48
Using power plans ............................................................................................................. 48
Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 50
Testing an AC adapter ....................................................................................................... 52
Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 53
Using Battery Check .......................................................................................................... 53
Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. 55
Calibrating a battery ........................................................................................................... 57
Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 60
Storing a battery ................................................................................................................ 60
Replacing the battery ......................................................................................................... 61
Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 63
available ........................................................................................... 56
available ........................................................................................... 57
Hibernation ....................................................................................... 57
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