User's Manual

Important tips
 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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