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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 Management Modes . Using the Power How can I load a different operating system on my computer? -Or- Where can I get ThinkPad device drivers for this operating system? See "Installing a New Operating System and Its Device Drivers" on page 87 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: Chapter 6. Frequently Asked Questions 83

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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
Using the Power
Management Modes .
How can I load a different operating system on my computer?
–Or–
Where can I get ThinkPad device drivers for this operating
system?
See “Installing a New Operating System and Its Device
Drivers” on page
87 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:
Chapter 6.
Frequently Asked Questions
83