Table of contents
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Setting power options
Using power-saving states
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Initiating and exiting Sleep
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Initiating and exiting Hibernation
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Using the battery meter
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Using power plans
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Viewing the current power plan
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Selecting a different power plan
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Customizing power plans
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Setting password protection on wakeup
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Using external AC power
Connecting the AC adapter
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Using battery power
Finding battery information in Help and Support
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Using Battery Check
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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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Maximizing battery discharge time
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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 Sleep
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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 Sleep
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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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Replacing the battery
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