Panasonic Toughbook CF-50 Series Reference Manual

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17Computing on the RoadOne 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. Selectto view important tips for using the battery pack.You can also view important tips using the following procedure.Windows 2000Select [Important Tips] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals].Windows XPSelect [Important Tips] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals].Four Important PointsSaving PowerBe sure to charge your battery before and after use.To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power man-agement mode.Check to see that you have your AC adaptor with you beforeleaving your home or office.Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU18A) is highly recommended.Always watch your battery level!Leave your computer off when it is not in use( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”)Adjust the brightness (darker) with Fn + F1By holding down on the keys ( will be displayed), the degree of brightness willbe lowered, thereby lowering the power consumption.Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn + F7 orFn + F10 to put your computer in the standby or hiberna-tion mode ( page 3)Windows 2000In [Control Panel] - [Power Options], make settings in detailBy making settings in detail for the timeout, alarm, etc., it is possible to controlthe consumption of power.Windows XPIn [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Op-tions], make settings in detailBy making settings in detail for the timeout, alarm, etc., it is possible to controlthe consumption of power.Windows 2000Setting the Intel ® SpeedStep™ technology ( page 18)POINT 4POINT 2POINT 1POINT 3Things to RememberCAUTIONWhen installed in a network environment (except when the Wake up from LANfunction is in use).Do not use the standby or hibernation mode.After resuming operation from the standby or hibernation mode, the network con-nection may be severed or the computer may not work properly.