Panasonic Toughbook CF-T5MWETABM Reference Manual page 29

Battery Power
Press F9 while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup procedure.
B
When the remaining battery power is displayed, press Enter.
C
Follow the on-screen instructions.
D
Switching between Long Battery Life and Extended Operating
Time (Economy Mode (ECO) Setting Utility)
The battery pack is a consumable item, and deteriorates gradually each time it is used.
Use effective switching of the Economy Mode (ECO) to reduce battery pack deterioration, and enable the battery pack to last
a little longer. Switch the Economy Mode (ECO) in accordance with the way you use your computer.
Recommended usage
Operation time
Lifetime of battery
Economy Mode (ECO) disabled:
In the default setting, the Economy Mode (ECO) is set to
Charge the battery to 100% (fully charged). We recommend that you disable the Economy Mode (ECO) if you use the bat-
tery pack frequently.
Economy Mode (ECO) enabled:
Stop the battery recharging at 80% of fully charged. By stopping the battery recharging before 100% (fully charged), the
burden on the battery is reduced and deterioration is prevented, so the lifetime of battery pack will be extended. The com-
puter will not operate as long on the battery as when Economy Mode (ECO) is disabled.
If you often use the computer with the AC adaptor connected, and if you want to prevent deterioration of the battery pack,
we recommend that you enable the Economy Mode (ECO).
Switching the Economy Mode (ECO)
1
Right-click either
If or is not displayed, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Economy Mode(ECO) Setting
Utility].
Disabled
Mobile
Using your computer while on the move
Extended
Normal
(Disable) or (Enable) on the notification area.
Economy Mode (ECO)
AC adaptor is connected most of the time
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Disabled.
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Enabled
Desktop
Normal
Extended