Compaq C300 Notebook PC User Guide - Page 54

Selecting power conservation settings, Storing a battery pack, Disposing of a used battery pack - screen replacement

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Selecting power conservation settings To set the computer to conserve power: ● Select a short wait for the screen saver and select a screen saver with minimal graphics and motion. To access screen saver settings: Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Choose a screen saver. ● Select a Power Scheme with low power-use settings. For more information, refer to "Setting or changing a power scheme." Storing a battery pack WARNING! To avoid potential safety issues, use only the battery pack provided with the computer, a replacement battery pack provided by HP, or a compatible battery pack purchased as an accessory from HP. CAUTION To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. If a computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery pack and store it separately. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a cool, dry place. Calibrate a battery pack before using it if it has been stored for one month or more. Disposing of a used battery pack WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery pack; short the external contacts on a battery pack; or dispose of a battery pack in fire or water. Do not expose a battery pack to temperatures above 60˚C (140˚F). Refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices for battery disposal information. 48 Chapter 3 Power ENWW

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Selecting power conservation settings
To set the computer to conserve power:
Select a short wait for the screen saver and select a screen saver with minimal graphics and
motion.
To access screen saver settings:
Select
Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Choose a screen saver
.
Select a Power Scheme with low power-use settings. For more information, refer to "Setting or
changing a power scheme."
Storing a battery pack
WARNING!
To avoid potential safety issues, use only the battery pack provided with the
computer, a replacement battery pack provided by HP, or a compatible battery pack purchased
as an accessory from HP.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for
extended periods of time.
If a computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the
battery pack and store it separately.
To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a cool, dry place.
Calibrate a battery pack before using it if it has been stored for one month or more.
Disposing of a used battery pack
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery
pack; short the external contacts on a battery pack; or dispose of a battery pack in fire or water.
Do not expose a battery pack to temperatures above 60
˚
C (140
˚
F).
Refer to the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices
for battery disposal information.
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Chapter 3
Power
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