Panasonic Toghbook CF-48 Series Reference Manual

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18Computing 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.Four Important PointsSaving PowerBe sure to charge your battery before and after use.To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power management mode.Check to see that you have your AC adaptor with you before leav-ing your home or office.Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU18/CF-VZSU18A/CF-VZSU18B) 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 4)Remove peripheral devices (USB devices, PC Cards, externalmouse, etc.) when not in useWindows 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 19)POINT4POINT2POINT1POINT3Power Saving MethodsSelect to view important tips for using the battery pack. You can also viewimportant 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].NOTECAUTIONWhen 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.