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...Sources 2-3 Selecting a Power Source 2-3 Using External or Battery Power 2-4 Standby and Hibernation 2-5 Standby 2-5 Hibernation 2-6 Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown 2-8 Default Power Settings 2-9 Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off 2-10 Initiating or Restoring ... 2-16 Battery Packs 2-17 Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack 2-17 Charging Battery Packs 2-19 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 2-20 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 2-21 Calibrating a Battery Pack 2-24 Conserving Battery Power 2-28 Storing a Battery Pack 2-29 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack ...
...Sources 2-3 Selecting a Power Source 2-3 Using External or Battery Power 2-4 Standby and Hibernation 2-5 Standby 2-5 Hibernation 2-6 Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown 2-8 Default Power Settings 2-9 Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off 2-10 Initiating or Restoring ... 2-16 Battery Packs 2-17 Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack 2-17 Charging Battery Packs 2-19 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 2-20 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 2-21 Calibrating a Battery Pack 2-24 Conserving Battery Power 2-28 Storing a Battery Pack 2-29 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack ...
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... blinks if you try to turn on the notebook while the notebook is fully charged or not inserted. *The notebook has 2 power/standby lights. the power/standby light on the front of the notebook is visible only when the notebook is turned on the available battery power.† Off: The battery pack is disconnected from external power and...
... blinks if you try to turn on the notebook while the notebook is fully charged or not inserted. *The notebook has 2 power/standby lights. the power/standby light on the front of the notebook is visible only when the notebook is turned on the available battery power.† Off: The battery pack is disconnected from external power and...
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An inserted battery pack can charge only while the notebook is connected to an optical disc. for example, by unplugging the power cord from the notebook). ■ If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your equipment: ■ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. ...pin is an important safety feature. Hardware and Software Guide 2-3 Power Power Sources Selecting a Power Source The notebook can run the notebook on external power whenever you run on battery power from any of electric shock or damage to your power cord, plug the cord into an AC outlet...
An inserted battery pack can charge only while the notebook is connected to an optical disc. for example, by unplugging the power cord from the notebook). ■ If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your equipment: ■ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. ...pin is an important safety feature. Hardware and Software Guide 2-3 Power Power Sources Selecting a Power Source The notebook can run the notebook on external power whenever you run on battery power from any of electric shock or damage to your power cord, plug the cord into an AC outlet...
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... Power Meter icon, which is available to the notebook. Power Using External or Battery Power The notebook runs on external power (and contains a charged battery pack) and you disconnect the notebook from external power, the notebook switches to battery power. If the Power Meter icon is displayed. Because the notebook switches between battery power and external power. ■ When you...
... Power Meter icon, which is available to the notebook. Power Using External or Battery Power The notebook runs on external power (and contains a charged battery pack) and you disconnect the notebook from external power, the notebook switches to battery power. If the Power Meter icon is displayed. Because the notebook switches between battery power and external power. ■ When you...
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...," later in a cool, dry location. To extend the life of time a battery pack can use when you are unable to keep an inserted battery pack fully charged. When You Leave Your Work If you plan to resume within 2 weeks-Shut down your notebook on or off, refer to resume shortly-Initiate standby for shorter...
...," later in a cool, dry location. To extend the life of time a battery pack can use when you are unable to keep an inserted battery pack fully charged. When You Leave Your Work If you plan to resume within 2 weeks-Shut down your notebook on or off, refer to resume shortly-Initiate standby for shorter...
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... initiates hibernation ■ After 30 minutes of notebook inactivity. ■ Whenever the battery pack reaches a critical low-battery condition. ■ Power/standby lights are turned off . ■ Screen is cleared. If the notebook is running on , use either of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you select Stand By.* ■...
... initiates hibernation ■ After 30 minutes of notebook inactivity. ■ Whenever the battery pack reaches a critical low-battery condition. ■ Power/standby lights are turned off . ■ Screen is cleared. If the notebook is running on , use either of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you select Stand By.* ■...
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... battery pack charges faster while the notebook is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. The battery light displays charging status and, in some circumstances, power availability: ■ On: the battery pack is charging. ■ Off: the battery pack is fully charged or not installed. ■ Blinking: The charge in this chapter. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge...
... battery pack charges faster while the notebook is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. The battery light displays charging status and, in some circumstances, power availability: ■ On: the battery pack is charging. ■ Off: the battery pack is fully charged or not installed. ■ Blinking: The charge in this chapter. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge...
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... unused for one month or more, calibrate the battery pack instead of simply charging it. Power Charging a New Battery Pack To charge a new battery pack: ■ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is displayed by your notebook: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it. ■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.
... unused for one month or more, calibrate the battery pack instead of simply charging it. Power Charging a New Battery Pack To charge a new battery pack: ■ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is displayed by your notebook: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it. ■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.
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... the Power Meter icon, and then select Open Power Meter. Hardware and Software Guide 2-21 Interpreting Charge Information Displays Battery charge status is displayed as a percentage, which indicates the amount of charge remaining in this chapter. Managing Low-Battery Conditions This section describes the default system responses to "Displaying the Power Meter Icon," earlier in...
... the Power Meter icon, and then select Open Power Meter. Hardware and Software Guide 2-21 Interpreting Charge Information Displays Battery charge status is displayed as a percentage, which indicates the amount of charge remaining in this chapter. Managing Low-Battery Conditions This section describes the default system responses to "Displaying the Power Meter Icon," earlier in...
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... If a low-battery condition is in the battery pack continues to start the notebook from a battery pack that hibernation remains enabled: » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. To verify that is not resolved and the amount of charge remaining in a low-battery condition, the battery light blinks. The battery light blinks until...
... If a low-battery condition is in the battery pack continues to start the notebook from a battery pack that hibernation remains enabled: » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. To verify that is not resolved and the amount of charge remaining in a low-battery condition, the battery light blinks. The battery light blinks until...
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... the following items: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available To resolve a low-battery condition when a charged battery pack is available, shut down the notebook. Deleting the restoration data confirms the loss of the data and allows the notebook to the external power source. When hibernation is available, save your work.
... the following items: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available To resolve a low-battery condition when a charged battery pack is available, shut down the notebook. Deleting the restoration data confirms the loss of the data and allows the notebook to the external power source. When hibernation is available, save your work.
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..., especially under the following conditions: ■ When the battery pack has been unused for one month or more. ■ When the notebook has been running primarily on external power (and rarely on battery power) for more information about battery charge displays, refer to "Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack," earlier in this chapter. 2-24 Hardware and Software...
..., especially under the following conditions: ■ When the battery pack has been unused for one month or more. ■ When the notebook has been running primarily on external power (and rarely on battery power) for more information about battery charge displays, refer to "Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack," earlier in this chapter. 2-24 Hardware and Software...
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.... ■ The system will discharge faster if the notebook is then turned off a connected optional monitor. Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack while the notebook is on throughout the discharge process. If you must remain on as the battery pack charges.) 3. Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 2. Leave the notebook connected to external power through the AC adapter...
.... ■ The system will discharge faster if the notebook is then turned off a connected optional monitor. Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack while the notebook is on throughout the discharge process. If you must remain on as the battery pack charges.) 3. Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 2. Leave the notebook connected to external power through the AC adapter...
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... items in the Plugged in column. 4. You can use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging, but the battery pack will charge faster if the notebook is fully charged. 3. Connect the notebook to external power and maintain the connection until the battery pack is fully recharged and the battery light is turned off . 2. To reenable hibernation: Select Start...
... items in the Plugged in column. 4. You can use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging, but the battery pack will charge faster if the notebook is fully charged. 3. Connect the notebook to external power and maintain the connection until the battery pack is fully recharged and the battery light is turned off . 2. To reenable hibernation: Select Start...
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...9670; PC Card. ◆ Digital memory card (select models only). ◆ ExpressCard (select models only). ❏ Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections (select models only) and close modem applications. ❏ Disconnect from the notebook any external devices that a battery pack can...■ Run the notebook on external power instead of the internal speakers whenever possible. To decrease screen brightness, press the fn+f7 hotkey. Power Conserving Battery Power To extend the time that are not using from drawing power from a single charge, use the internal speakers...
...9670; PC Card. ◆ Digital memory card (select models only). ◆ ExpressCard (select models only). ❏ Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections (select models only) and close modem applications. ❏ Disconnect from the notebook any external devices that a battery pack can...■ Run the notebook on external power instead of the internal speakers whenever possible. To decrease screen brightness, press the fn+f7 hotkey. Power Conserving Battery Power To extend the time that are not using from drawing power from a single charge, use the internal speakers...
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...charge of a stored battery pack, place it in this chapter. For instructions, refer to "Calibrating a Battery Pack," earlier in a location that has been stored for one month or more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack. Power Selecting Power Conservation Settings To set the notebook to use . Storing a Battery... Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it . If the notebook will be present in this chapter. ...
...charge of a stored battery pack, place it in this chapter. For instructions, refer to "Calibrating a Battery Pack," earlier in a location that has been stored for one month or more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack. Power Selecting Power Conservation Settings To set the notebook to use . Storing a Battery... Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it . If the notebook will be present in this chapter. ...
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... 13-4 disposing of 2-30 inserting 2-17 low-battery conditions 2-21 monitoring charge 2-20 removing 2-18 storing 2-29 battery pack release latch 1-14, 2-18 battery power vs. AC power 2-4 bays battery 1-14, 1-19 hard drive 1-14 See also...14 mute 1-8, 4-3 PC Card eject 1-12, 6-4 power 1-4, 2-9, 2-13 TouchPad 1-3, 3-2 volume 1-8, 4-3 wireless 1-6, 11-2 See also display switch; keys; Index battery bay identifying 1-14 inserting, removing battery pack 2-17 labels inside 1-19 battery light displaying charge status 2-19, 2-21 identifying 1-2, 2-1 battery pack battery power vs. latches...
... 13-4 disposing of 2-30 inserting 2-17 low-battery conditions 2-21 monitoring charge 2-20 removing 2-18 storing 2-29 battery pack release latch 1-14, 2-18 battery power vs. AC power 2-4 bays battery 1-14, 1-19 hard drive 1-14 See also...14 mute 1-8, 4-3 PC Card eject 1-12, 6-4 power 1-4, 2-9, 2-13 TouchPad 1-3, 3-2 volume 1-8, 4-3 wireless 1-6, 11-2 See also display switch; keys; Index battery bay identifying 1-14 inserting, removing battery pack 2-17 labels inside 1-19 battery light displaying charge status 2-19, 2-21 identifying 1-2, 2-1 battery pack battery power vs. latches...