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Caring for the Battery
10. Let the battery drain until your computer reaches Hibernation and turns
off. Do not plug in the AC adapter during this process or you will need
to start over with Step 1. See the Using Sleep and Power Management
section for more information on Hibernation.
IMPORTANT: You may use your computer while the battery is draining.
11. Plug in the AC adapter.
12. Restart your computer.
13. Return to the Power Management window under Control Panel and
re-enter your Power Savings settings to the desired levels.
Your battery is now recalibrated.
Over time, all batteries will reduce their maximum capacity and at some point,
you will have to replace your battery. To purchase a new battery, contact your
Compaq-authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
Maximizing Battery Operating Time
Most power is used by the display, the processor, the CD/DVD drive, and the
hard drive components. Your battery operating time changes depending on your
Power Management settings and the system components, options, and
applications you use.
You can increase battery operating time by changing your computer's energy
requirements. To learn about your computer's Power Management features,
refer to the Using Sleep and Power Management section for more information.
To maximize your battery operating time, do one or more of the following:
Reduce display brightness and select a short wait for your screen saver.
Reduce audio volume or use headphones.
Exit modem programs whenever you are not using them.
Remove PC Card(s) when you are not using them.
Use Sleep or Hibernation mode or turn off your computer when you are
not using it.
Remove CDs when you are not using them.
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