3-10 Managing PowerPower-Saving TipsAside from enabling your computer’s power saving mode (see previoussection), you can do your part to maximize the battery’s operating timeby following these suggestions. Press the power saving quick button ( ) to enter into powersaving mode when using battery power. Do not disable Power Management. Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level. Shorten the length of time before Windows turn off the display. Many USB devices use power just by being connected. If you use aUSB mouse, you can save power by disconnecting the mouse andusing the touchpad. If you use a USB flash drive, unplug it when youare not using it. Remove the card (such as PC card and Smart Card) if not using it. Turn off the wireless radio if you are not using the wireless module (suchas WLAN, Bluetooth). Turn off the computer when you are not using it.
