Table of contents
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Power control and light locations
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Setting power options
Using power-saving states
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Initiating and exiting Standby
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Initiating and exiting Hibernation
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Using the Power Meter
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Using power schemes
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Viewing the current scheme
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Selecting a different power scheme
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Customizing power schemes
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Setting password protection upon exiting Standby
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Using external AC power
Connecting the AC adapter
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Testing an AC adapter
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4
Using battery power
Displaying the remaining battery charge
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Inserting or removing the battery
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Charging a battery
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Managing low battery levels
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Identifying low battery levels
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Resolving a low battery level
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Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
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Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available
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Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
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Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation
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Calibrating a battery
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Step 1: Fully charge the battery
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Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Standby
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Step 3: Discharge the battery
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Step 4: Fully recharge the battery
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Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby
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Conserving battery power
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Storing a battery
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Disposing of a used battery
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