Laptop Battery Management Tips

Got a laptop and want to maximize how long your battery lasts?

The display, processor, CD/DVD drive, and hard drive use the MOST battery power.

To maximize the battery operating time, perform one or more of the following actions:

* Press Fn+F7 to reduce the display brightness and to select a short wait for your screen saver.
* Select a screen saver that does not generate a lot of graphics or motion.

* Reduce audio volume or use headphones.

* Exit modem programs when you are not using them.

* Remove PC Cards when you are not using them.

* Remove CDs or DVDs when you are not using them.

* Use Sleep or Hibernation mode to turn off your notebook when you are not using it.