Samsung NP-Q320E User Manual Vista Ver.1.0 (English) - Page 93

Extending the Battery Usage Time, Decreasing the LCD Brightness

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Extending the Battery Usage Time Decreasing the LCD Brightness Press the Fn + keys on the keyboard to decrease the LCD brightness to extend the battery usage time. 3 Move to the Boot > Smart Battery Calibration item using the direction keys and press . XXXXXXXX Using the Battery Calibration Function When charging/discharging the battery repeatedly for a short time only, the battery usage time may be reduced by the difference between the actual battery charge and the remaining charge display. In this case, the actual battery charge and the remaining charge display will be the same by discharging the battery completely using the Battery Calibration function, and then recharging it again. 1 Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the computer. 2 Restart your computer and press the F2 button when the Samsung logo appears, to start the BIOS Setup. 4 Highlight Yes in the Battery Calibration Confirmation window and press . The Battery Calibration function is activated and the battery is forcefully discharged. To stop the operation, press the button. This operation requires 3~5 hours depending on the battery capacity and the remaining battery charge. 93

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Extending the Battery Usage Time
Decreasing the LCD Brightness
Press the
Fn
+
keys on the keyboard to decrease the
LCD brightness to extend the battery usage time.
Using the Battery Calibration Function
When charging/discharging the battery repeatedly for a
short time only, the battery usage time may be reduced by
the difference between the actual battery charge and the
remaining charge display.
In this case, the actual battery charge and the remaining
charge display will be the same by discharging the battery
completely using the Battery Calibration function, and
then recharging it again.
1
Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off
the computer.
2
Restart your computer and press the
F2
button when
the Samsung logo appears, to start the BIOS Setup.
3
Move to the
Boot > Smart Battery Calibration
item
using the direction keys and press <
Enter
>.
XXXXXXXX
4
Highlight
Yes
in the
Battery Calibration
Confirmation
window and press <
Enter
>.
The Battery Calibration function is activated and
the battery is forcefully discharged. To stop the
operation, press the <
Esc
> button.
This operation requires 3~5 hours depending on the
battery capacity and the remaining battery charge.