Samsung NP700G7C User Manual Windows 8 Ver.1.2 (English) - Page 92

Extending the Battery Life Optional, Using the Battery Calibration Function, Settings

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Battery Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade 91 Extending the Battery Life (Optional) In the Settings program, click Power Management and set the Battery Life Extender to ON or OFF. This mode maintains 100% of the battery OFF charge when using the computer on AC power. In this case, although the battery use time increases, the battery life is reduced. This mode maintains 80% of the battery charge ON when using the computer on AC power. In this case, although the battery use time decreases, the battery life is extended. Alternatively, to extend the battery life Press the F2 key when the Samsung logo appears in the booting sequence to enter the BIOS Setup, select Advanced > Battery Life Cycle Extension, and set it to Enable. Then you can use the battery life cycle extension mode. 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. The screen images and terms may differ from actual product depending on the computer model and driver version. 1 Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the computer. 2 Turn the computer back on, and press the F2 key to enter the Setup screen.

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Chapter 4.
Settings and Upgrade
Battery
Extending the Battery Life (Optional)
In the
Settings
program, click
Power Management
and set the
Battery Life Extender to ON
or
OFF
.
OFF
This mode maintains 100% of the battery
charge when using the computer on AC power.
In this case, although the battery use time
increases, the battery life is reduced.
ON
This mode maintains 80% of the battery charge
when using the computer on AC power. In this
case, although the battery use time decreases,
the battery life is extended.
Alternatively, to extend the battery life
Press the
F2
key when the Samsung logo appears in the
booting sequence to enter the BIOS Setup, select
Advanced
> Battery Life Cycle Extension
, and set it to
Enable
.
Then you can use the battery life cycle extension mode.
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.
The screen images and terms may differ from actual product
depending on the computer model and driver version.
1
Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the
computer.
2
Turn the computer back on, and press the
F2
key to enter the
Setup screen.