Computing On The Road; Saving Power - Panasonic CF-18 Series Reference Manual

Computing on the Road

Saving Power

Power Saving Methods
One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of
computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on how to
maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.
Four Important Points
• POINT 1
Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.
• POINT 2
To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power management mode.
• POINT 3
Check to see that you have your AC adaptor with you before leaving your home or
office.
Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU30) is highly recommended.
• POINT 4
Always watch your battery level!
Leave your computer off when it is not in use
(⇒ Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down")
Adjust the brightness (darker) with Fn+F1 or LCD brightness control button
Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn+F7 or Fn+F10 to put your
computer in the standby or hibernation mode (
computer for a long period of time, we recommend using the standby more or hibernation
mode as often as possible to minimize power consumption.
Remove peripheral devices (USB devices, PC Cards, external mouse, etc.) when
not in use
Change [Power Schemes]
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options], and
then set [Power schemes] to [Max Battery].
Power consumption can also be minimized with detailed settings; for example, by
reducing the time setting for [Turn off monitor].
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