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Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth.
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Dim the display as low as is comfortable.
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Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices.
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Select the
Power saver
power plan to get
maximum power savings.
•
Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while
you are not using your notebook. The display
stays off until you open the panel again.
•
Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings
while your notebook is not in use.
•
Use the notebook touchpad instead of an
external mouse.
•
Decrease or mute speaker volume.
•
Turn off all scheduled tasks.
•
Turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office
and other applications.
•
Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard
drive so you do not use battery power by running
optical drives.
•
Use the DVD drive only when necessary. This
drive uses a large amount of power.
•
Recharge the battery often, take an extra
battery, and fully recharge the batteries before
traveling. For more information, see
.
Tip
For more information about using power plans, see
“Changing notebook power settings” on page 62
.
Tip
For more information about traveling with your
notebook, see
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