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Power
Conserving Battery Pack Power
To extend the time that a battery pack can run the computer from
a single charge, use the following battery conservation settings
and procedures.
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 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 from the computer any external devices that
are not plugged into an external power source.
Stop or remove any optional external media cards you are
not using.
Remove an optical disc that you are not using.
Disable or remove an inserted digital card.
Turn off a device connected to the S-Video–out jack.
To decrease screen brightness, press the
To increase screen brightness, press the
fn+f7
fn+f8
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