User Manual

Extending the usefulness of the battery

The amount of battery power consumed by your computer depends

on such conditions as the frequency of use, the operating temper-

ature, and the period in storage (if unused). The following tips can

help you to extend the life of your battery:

 Do not recharge the battery pack until all of its power is used.

Recharging a battery pack that is not completely discharged can

shorten battery life.

 Once you start charging the battery pack, do not use it until it is

fully charged.

 Whenever possible, use the ThinkPad battery power-saving

modes:

– Screen blank

– Standby

– Hibernation

For more information, refer to the online user's guide.

 Decrease the brightness of the LCD.

 Use power management. Each operating system comes with its

own power management system.

 If you will not use the computer for a long period, remove the

battery pack and keep it in a cool place.

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