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Extending Your Computer's Battery Life, Ergonomics Information

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Using Your Computer Comfortably and Safely Extending Your Computer's Battery Life The amount of battery power consumed by your computer depends on such conditions as the usage frequency, the operating temperature, and the period of time in storage (if unused). The following tips can help you to extend the life of your battery: Whenever possible, use the ThinkPad battery power-saving modes (See "Saving Battery Power" on page 93): - standby: The LCD and the hard disk drive are turned off. - suspend: All tasks are stopped and stored in memory to save power. - hibernation: All tasks are stopped. The memory data and the current status of the computer are stored in the hard disk drive; then the power is turned off. Decrease the LCD brightness. Use Advanced Power Management (APM). Each operating system comes with its own APM. Remove a PC Card if it is not in use. Remove the battery pack and keep it in a cool place if you will not be using the computer for a long period. Ergonomics Information You should read the following important information before using your portable ThinkPad notebook computer in your "virtual office." Working in the virtual office may mean adapting to frequent changes in your environment. Following some simple "rules of the road" will make things easier and bring you the maximum benefits of your ThinkPad computer. Keeping in mind such basics as good lighting and proper seating, for example, can go a long way in helping you enhance your performance and achieve greater comfort wherever you are. What if I am traveling? It may not be possible to observe the best ergonomic practices when you are using the ThinkPad computer while on the move or in a "casual" setting. Regardless of the setting, try to observe as many of the tips for proper usage as possible. Sitting properly and using 34 IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD User's Guide

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Using Your Computer Comfortably and Safely
Extending Your Computer's Battery Life
The amount of battery power consumed by your computer depends
on such conditions as the usage frequency, the operating
temperature, and the period of time in storage (if unused).
The
following tips can help you to extend the life of your battery:
Whenever possible, use the ThinkPad battery power-saving
modes (See “Saving Battery Power” on page
93):
–
standby:
The LCD and the hard disk drive are turned off.
–
suspend:
All tasks are stopped and stored in memory to
save power.
–
hibernation:
All tasks are stopped.
The memory data and
the current status of the computer are stored in the hard disk
drive; then the power is turned off.
Decrease the LCD brightness.
Use Advanced Power Management (APM).
Each operating
system comes with its own APM.
Remove a PC Card if it is not in use.
Remove the battery pack and keep it in a cool place if you will
not be using the computer for a long period.
Ergonomics Information
You should read the following important information before using
your portable ThinkPad notebook computer in your “virtual office.”
Working in the virtual office may mean adapting to frequent changes
in your environment.
Following some simple “rules of the road” will
make things easier and bring you the maximum benefits of your
ThinkPad computer.
Keeping in mind such basics as good lighting
and proper seating, for example, can go a long way in helping you
enhance your performance and achieve greater comfort wherever
you are.
What if I am traveling?
It may not be possible to observe the best ergonomic practices when
you are using the ThinkPad computer while on the move or in a
“casual” setting.
Regardless of the setting, try to observe as many of
the tips for proper usage as possible.
Sitting properly and using
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