How can I maximize the discharge time of the Laptop battery?
The discharge time will vary by user. It depends on the features you are using in your notebook PC during the time you are using the battery (like IBM ThinkPad T43 battery). For example, if you are playing a movie from DVD and you are connected to a wireless network, your battery life will be shorter than normal. If you are just reading or editing a file or answering email on a wired network connection, you will experience maximum battery life. Please note that your maximum discharge time will shorten as the storage capacity decays.
Tips for maximizing discharge time:
Lower the brightness on the display.
Check the Power Management settings are set to “Max Battery”.
Remove the battery from the notebook PC when it is not being used or charged for a long period
Purchase another battery to extend the overall operating time on battery.
Store the battery (such as IBM ThinkPad T60 battery) in a cool dry location.
