Managing Power 3-10Power-Saving TipsAside from enabling your tablet PC’s power saving mode (see previoussection), you can do your part to maximize the battery’s operating time byfollowing these suggestions.z Do not disable Power Management.z Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level.z Shorten the length of time before Windows turn off the display.z Many USB devices use power just by being connected. If you use aUSB mouse, you can save power by disconnecting the mouse andusing the optional touchscreen pen. If you use a USB flash drive,unplug it when you are not using it.z If you work with an application that uses a PC card, exit theapplication when you finish using it.z If you have a PC card installed, remove it when not in use. Some PCcards drain power even while they are inactive.z Deactivate the Wireless LAN function if you are not using it(see Chapter 2).z Deactivate the Bluetooth wireless feature if you are not using it(see Chapter 2).z Turn off the tablet PC when you are not using it.
