Power-Saving Tips - Getac S400 User Manual

Power-Saving Tips

Aside from enabling your computer's power saving mode (see previous
section), you can do your part to maximize the battery's operating time by
following these suggestions.
Press the power saving quick button (
mode when using battery power.
Do not disable Power Management.
Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level.
Shorten the length of time before Windows turn off the display.
Many USB devices use power just by being connected. If you use a USB
mouse, you can save power by disconnecting the mouse and using the
touchpad. If you use a USB flash drive, unplug it when you are not using
it.
Remove the card (such as PC card, ExpressCard, and Smart Card) if not
using it.
Turn off the wireless radio if you are not using the wireless module (such
as WLAN, Bluetooth, or 3G).
Turn off the computer when you are not using it.
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Managing Power
) to enter into power saving