Maximizing Battery Operating Time - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 1700 Reference Manual

Maximizing Battery Operating Time

The display, the processor, the CD or DVD drive, and the hard drive components
use the most battery power. The battery operating time changes depending on your
power management settings, the system components, the options, and the
applications you use.
You can increase battery operating time by changing computer energy
requirements. To learn about computer power management features, refer to the
Saving Energy with Sleep and Power Management section of this guide for more
information.
To maximize the battery operating time, perform one or more of the following
actions:
Reduce display brightness and select a short wait setting 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 whenever 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 or turn off your computer when you are not
using it.
HINT: To change your screen saver settings, click Start, point to Settings, then click
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Control Panel. Double-click Display, then click the Screen Saver tab. Choose from a
variety of screen savers for your computer. For additional information about screen
savers, look in your Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started guide and Microsoft Help.
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