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Title: C79EPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:00:09 Frequently Asked Questions How can I maximize battery life? To maximize battery life, do the following: Use the battery until the charge is completely depleted (until the battery and power LEDs flash in unison). Recharge the battery completely before using (the battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery LED is green). For a new battery or a battery that you have not used recently: 1. Use the battery until the charge is completely depleted (until the battery and power LEDs flash in unison). 2. Recharge completely before using (the battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery LED is green). 3. Repeat these steps three times. Always use power management features such as power modes, standby, suspend, and hibernation. For more detailed information about power management features User's Guide. "Basic" in the Online How can I load a different operating system on my computer? -Or- Where can I get ThinkPad device drivers for this operating system? See "Advanced" in the Online User's Guide for information on installing a new operating system and device drivers. You can get the ThinkPad device drivers by using the Diskette Factory. Before installing a new operating system, do the following: 1. Print the software installation section of "Advanced" in the Online User's Guide. 98 IBM ThinkPad 380Z User's Reference

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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I maximize battery life?
To maximize battery life, do the following:
Use the battery until the charge is completely depleted
(until the battery and power LEDs flash in unison).
Recharge the battery completely before using (the
battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter is
plugged in and the battery LED is green).
For a new battery or a battery that you have not used
recently:
1. Use the battery until the charge is completely
depleted (until the battery and power LEDs flash
in unison).
2. Recharge completely before using (the battery is
fully charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in
and the battery LED is green).
3. Repeat these steps three times.
Always use power management features such as
power modes, standby, suspend, and hibernation.
For more detailed information about power
management features
“Basic” in the
Online
User's Guide
.
How can I load a different operating system on my computer?
–Or–
Where can I get ThinkPad device drivers for this operating
system?
See “Advanced” in the
Online User's Guide
for information
on installing a new operating system and device drivers.
You can get the ThinkPad device drivers by using the
Diskette Factory.
Before installing a new operating system,
do the following:
1. Print the software installation section of “Advanced” in
the
Online User's Guide
.
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IBM ThinkPad 380Z User's Reference
Title: C79EPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:00:09