Maximizing Battery Operating Time - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 80XL302 Setup Manual

Battery Operations 3-4

Maximizing Battery Operating Time

The battery operating time depends on your power management
settings. Your notebook components and the applications that you
use also affect the operating time. This section of "Caring for Your
Battery" shows you how to increase the length of time you are able to
operate under battery power.
The display, processor, CD/DVD drive, and hard drive use the most
battery power. To maximize the battery operating time, perform one
or more of the following actions:
• Reduce display brightness and select a short wait for you screen
saver.
• Select a screen saver that does not generate a lot of graphics or
motion.
• Reduce audio volume or use headphones.
• Exit modem programs when you are not using them.
• Remove PC Cards when you are not using them.
• Remove CDs or DVDs when you are not using them.
• Use Sleep or Hibernation mode to turn off your Notebook when
you are not using it.
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