Panasonic CF-17 Reference Manual

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14One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power ofcomputing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided onhow to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.POINT 1Four Important PointsPOINT 2Conserving PowerBefore stepping away from your computer, press Fn + F10to put your computer in the ECO modeThe ECO mode helps you conserve power by cutting off power to the LCD andturning off the hard disk motor. To resume, you may press a key unrelated to thedirect triggering of a selection, like key.Things to RememberBe sure to charge your battery before and after use.To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power man-agement mode.POINT 3 Check to see that you have your AC adapter with you beforeleaving your home or office.Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU15) is highly recommended.Always watch your battery level!POINT 4Leave your computer off when it is not in use( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")Computing On The RoadAdjust the brightness (dark) withBy repeatedly pressing the keys to minimize the brightness ( will be displayed),thereby lowering the power consumption.Fn + F1Setting the timeout function ( page 15)The ECO mode, suspend, or hibernation function ( page 8) allow you tosave power by automatically cutting off power when the computer is idle or thereis no access to individual devices.It should be noted that for some applications, the suspend/hibernation timeoutwill not work properly.Ctrl