Extending Battery Pack Operating Time - Compaq Armada 4100 Reference Manual

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Extending Battery Pack Operating Time

Battery pack operating time can be extended by following these
guidelines:
Select the High level of power conservation. See Selecting a Battery
Conservation Level in this chapter.
Initiate Suspend or Hibernation or turn off the computer when not in
use for several hours.
Reduce the brightness of the display.
Select a shorter screen save timeout.
Avoid unnecessary fast-charge cycles, which reduce the cycle life of
the battery.
Keep a battery pack in the computer when using it with external
power to supply it with a constant charge.
When not in use, disconnect any external equipment without its own
power source to avoid draining the battery pack.
Exit modem programs when not in use.
Remove the PC Card when not in use or turn off power to the
PC Card slots. See Chapter 9, Connecting External Devices, for
more information about PC Cards.
Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place when not in use. High
temperatures reduce the life of the battery pack and cause it to
lose its charge more quickly. If you are storing the battery for
less than one month, the recommended storage temperature is
32 F to 122 F (0 C to 50 C); for no more than three months, the
recommended temperature is 32 F to 104 F (0 C to 40 C); for
an unlimited time, the recommended temperature is 32 F to
86 F (0 C to 30 C).
Use the AC Adapter when possible.
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