Energy Saving Functions - Fujitsu Siemens Computers LIFEBOOK P Series Easy Manual

Energy saving functions

Windows XP
You can set the power management settings for your notebook under Start - Control Panel - Power
Options.
Windows Vista
You can set the power management settings for your notebook under Start - Control Panel – Mobile
PC - Power Options.
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Additional information is contained in your operating system help files.
The notebook uses less energy when the available energy saving functions are used. You will then
be able to work for longer before having to recharge the battery.
Never switch off the notebook with the ON/OFF switch while the notebook is in one of the
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energy-saving modes.
When not using the notebook for long periods of time, first end the energy saving mode,
then switch off the notebook.
If your notebook is in an energy-saving mode:
● Do not connect any external devices.
● Do not disconnect any external devices.
● Do not disconnect the notebook from the Port Replicator.
● Do not attempt to switch the notebook on if the built-in battery is flat.
● Do not add or remove RAM.
● Do not add or remove a PC card.
● Do not replace or remove the battery.
If you use an integrated LAN/modem, a LAN card or a modem card, standby mode can
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lead to interruption of the network connection.
Configuring and activating the energy saving functions
With the key combination Fn + "E" (Tablet key E) you can activate the energy saving functions
selected in the PowerSavingUtility programme (e.g. Decrease screen brightness).
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