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Chapter 3
Settings and Upgrade
Battery
Extending the Battery Usage Time
Decreasing the LCD Brightness
Press the
+
keys on the keyboard to decrease the LCD
brightness to extend the battery usage time.
Using the power management program
This program helps you use the battery more effi ciently
and supports the power mode optimized for the operating
environment.
1
Click
Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound >
Power Options
.
Alternatively, right-click the power measuring device icon
in the notifi cation area of the taskbar and select
Power
Options
.
2
If the following screen appears, select one of the modes.
What is the Power-saving Eff ect?
•
This product displays the battery life in each power mode.
The higher the power saving eff ect increases, the longer
the graph bar is displayed.
When Using Games or Multimedia
•
The system may not operate properly in maximum battery
mode. It is recommended to connect the AC adapter to the
system or to use the system in general mode.
Usage Mode of Samsung Battery Manager
•
- The maximum battery mode optimizes the system
operation speed to increase the battery run time, so the
program execution time may get longer.
- If you change the power settings, the properties in
Power
Options
window will also be changed.