Setting power devices ........................................................................................................................ 39
Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 39
Conserving power .............................................................................................................. 40
Using the battery meter ..................................................................................................... 40
Using power plans ............................................................................................................. 41
Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 42
Connecting AC power ........................................................................................................ 43
Testing an AC adapter ....................................................................................................... 44
Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 44
Identifying batteries ............................................................................................................ 44
Using Battery Check .......................................................................................................... 45
Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. 46
Calibrating a battery ........................................................................................................... 52
Storing a battery ................................................................................................................ 53
Replacing the battery ......................................................................................................... 53
Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 53
available ........................................................................................... 49
available ........................................................................................... 49
Hibernation ....................................................................................... 49
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