Taking care of your laptop's battery

Taking care of your laptop's battery

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Does it seem like no matter what you do, your computer is always out of battery power? It might be time to replace the battery. Every battery has a designed capacity-basically the amount of charge that it's designed to hold. Over time batteries lose their ability to hold a charge. This means that even though you're fully charging your battery, the actual amount of power that the battery can hold is going down.

Some of the telltale signs that your battery is going bad are shorter use times, and subsequently, shorter times to recharge. If you notice the amount of time you can spend unplugged is going down, then chances are your battery has lost much of its ability to hold a charge. Another sign that your battery might be on the wane is that it takes less time to recharge. A battery that's going bad might also cause your computer to turn off or hibernate unexpectedly, even if the battery meter displays ample capacity remaining (70 or 80 percent).

Fortunately, Windows can help you know when your battery is unable to hold a full charge. When your battery gets down to 40 percent of its original capacity (that is, it can only hold 40 percent or less of its designed capacity after it has been charged), you'll see a notification via the battery meter icon that your battery might be going bad. This notification is new in Windows 7-earlier versions of Windows can't notify you when your battery is going bad. If you don't want to receive this notification, you can turn it off by clearing the check box on the battery meter.

Battery meter showing a notification that a battery might be going bad

Many batteries will show signs of problems well before reaching 40 percent of their original capacity. Also, many computer manufacturers have programs that you can use to measure the performance of your battery. These programs might be more sensitive to battery problems and should be used first to check the condition of your computer's battery. For more information about solutions to this problem, see Solutions to common battery problems.

Note

Some computer manufacturers report the designed capacity of their batteries to be the level of the last full charge, so it's possible that your battery might be below the warning threshold without giving you any warning. If your computer continues to run out of battery too quickly, but your battery meter shows that it's fully charging, it might be time to consider replacing your battery. Check with your computer manufacturer for information about replacing your battery.

Using the battery meter to monitor power consumption

• The battery meter is a handy tool located in the notification area of the Windows taskbar that makes it easy for you to keep an eye your computer's power consumption. The battery meter icon indicates whether your laptop is plugged in or whether it's running on battery power . When you point to the battery meter, you can see the percentage of battery charge remaining as well as an estimate of how much time you have until you'll need to plug your computer in.
• When you click the battery meter icon, you can get more information-like which power plan you're using and, if you have more than one battery, how much charge is left in your second battery. You can also change power plans and access additional settings for managing more power options. For more information, see Battery meter: frequently asked questions.

Battery meter showing power plans

Using power plans to save your battery

One of the easiest ways to save your battery without affecting the performance of your computer is to use one of the built-in power plans that come with Windows. Power plans are basically collections of hardware and software settings that control how your computer uses power. There are two power plans that come with Windows that are useful for laptops:

Balanced. This is the plan that most laptops use by default. It offers full performance and display brightness when you need it and saves power during periods of inactivity.
Power saver. This plan can help you get the most from a single battery charge. It saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness.

In addition to the power plans that come with Windows, your computer manufacturer might offer additional plans. You can also create your own power plan, or customize the settings for one of the existing plans. For more information, see Change, create, or delete a power plan (scheme).

Getting the most out of your battery

In addition to using power plans to get the most mileage out of a battery charge, it's also important to take care of your battery to make sure you get the most life out of it.

• Make sure you're following the manufacturer's instructions for charging and maintaining your battery. Only use a charger and power cord supplied by the manufacturer.
• Don't let your battery get too hot (or too cold). A hot battery is a sign of trouble and usually means that your battery isn't working properly. You should stop using it right away. Also, make sure that your battery isn't exposed to extreme temperatures. Batteries are designed to work best at room temperatures. Avoid using (or even storing) batteries in extreme temperature conditions.
• Use your battery to keep it fresh. Don't keep your computer plugged in all the time. It's a good idea to discharge and then recharge your laptop battery about once a month. Also, you should let your battery run down before you recharge it.
  

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Volvo C30 BEV electric car in the test

Volvo C30 BEV electric car in the test

The Swedish car manufacturer Volvo has introduced the Volvo C30 BEV his first electric car and is currently being tested. There are several prototypes of environmentally friendly vehicle on the road and have a range of up to 150 kilometers. In the coming year will be first field tests. The power is supplied by a lithium-ion battery with 24 kilowatts of power. Already in three years, Volvo claims to be the first plug-in hybrid car on the market.

The maximum speed of the Volvo C30 BEV is 130 km / h and can go from 0 to 100 km / h in just 10.5 seconds. The launch of the electric car will be in five years and the purchase price amount to well over 35,000 €, cost alone because the batteries and electric drive around 25,000 €. The range of the Volvo C30 is sufficient BEV with 150 kilometers, because driving a majority of motorists each day only about 50 to 150 kilometers. What will it cost electric car to market is not yet known.

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Global laptop batteries shortage

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The world's largest manufacturer of laptop batteries Simplo Technology company said the global situation of shortage of laptop battery supplier prolonged than expected 3 everybody, because laptop battery manufacturer's production growth is not fast enough.

Chief Financial Officer Jackie Ding Simplo Technology Company in China Taiwan headquarters, said battery supply balance is expected to expected 20,009 in the second quarter, previously expected in the first quarter of 2009, laptop battery shortage situation will end.

The world's second-generation notebook computer maker Compal Electronics companies complain that the battery shortage affected the sales of notebooks. Simplo is currently responsible for HP and Dell laptop battery assembly. The reason for the battery shortage and Korean LG Chemical has a lot of fire. LG Chemical is responsible for production of a number of manufacturers of notebook batteries, but also to the other manufacturing opportunities, Sanyo and Panasonic laptop battery production will increase in the input, but that did not ease the situation of insufficient supply laptop battery.

Analysis that might want to control the output of these factories to ensure their own interests, but Sanyo, Panasonic, Sony, Samsung and other manufacturers of notebook batteries have had no control supply. LG Chemical spokesman notebook batteries not comment on the prospect.

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Anshan City, Liaoning Province, for 5.55 million yuan special fund for the production of nickel-hydrogen battery

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Anshan City has been up for 5.55 million yuan to fund 12 projects, 55% increase than last year, a record high for the economic development of Anshan city into a strong power.

According to reports, 12 projects for the provincial level enterprise technology centers special fund nine, capital 4,000,000 yuan. These projects with high technological content and high added value, economic benefit is remarkable. The project is put into the output value of about 5.2 billion, 1.1 billion profit, tax 300 000 000. Wing Power Electronic Co., Ltd. which developed the letter of "the high-pressure, 100 MVA-class chain static var compensator," is the current tag through the highest voltage, equipment capacity of the largest product, is also in the international large capacity products.

In addition, provincial high-tech products and equipment for manufacturing export loan discount item 3, for 1.55 million of funds. These three projects is the Anshan Steel Pipe Co., Tempo Oil production casing, Liaoning Northern Steel Pipe Co., Ltd production of high-frequency resistance welded steel pipe and high-grade pipeline steel, Liaoning Jiuyi & P Batteries Ltd produced three nickel-hydrogen batteries.

China capacitor market will maintain rapid development of the next few years

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Wii Super partner: Sanyo's Eneloop rechargeable battery pack

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Do you collect other Wii accessories it? Now we are in the implementation of environmental protection, and each AA batteries will lead to a certain area of land contaminated. Therefore, in order to solve the battery problem, Sanyo's Eneloop use their R & D launched a charging station can simultaneously charge four Wii charging cradle and rechargeable batteries. In particular this Wii controller dedicated contactless cradle with built-in battery, using electromagnetic principles stone circle made of circles installed contactless charging cradle. And for the first time after Nintendo's license. Charge time approximately 220 minutes, Eneloop can continue to charge, no additional re-opened several hours to play your Smash Bros game. Export price is 73 U.S. dollars, should be listed in the autumn.

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Excess production capacity of solar cells

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In the stock market just popularity of the "Solar", "PV" hot, but industry insiders in its encounter with a severe test of life and death battle: Who can survive this year? Who can survive the next year? Has become the industry's most talked about.

The key factors determine the life and death is not money. "Now, for us this business, the money is not a major problem, the key raw materials, technology and quality." More than one company's boss says.

Pursuit of profit capital influx

Pursuit of profit is the capital influx. Industry experts told the reporter, because to me by the EU textile, footwear pressure of anti-dumping duties, and many had engaged in wool, and shoemaking, and even "hit iron", and their money to pound the "solar." The wind particularly in Zhejiang and Jiangsu province, because there is Suntech's demonstration effect.

But the influx of capital, let the experts worry that it not hi.

First of all, this situation makes the current very tight supply of raw materials have been more tense. According to the company the person Yasuharu introduction, the present, the basic raw material production of solar cell polysilicon prices, has grown from 20-30 kg in 2003 to Mei dollar, skyrocketing to more than 200 U.S. dollars, prices rose 10-fold Que is still out of stock.

In fact, the European choice of imports from China solar cells, primarily low cost, obviously, China's photovoltaic business severely squeezed profit margins. Experts generally said that the shortage caused by short-term solar cell manufacturers quick profit status, it is difficult long-term maintenance.

Market concentration in Germany

Second, signaling the near future, the solar cell industry surplus production capacity significantly.

Shanghai Solar Energy, said the company concerned, last year, total global demand for solar cells is 1,500 MW - 1700 MW, but the domestic total of all current production capacity has reached 1,000 MW. The next few years, solar cell market, mainly concentrated in the German market conditions in Europe will not be too many changes occurred, although the United States, California has also made a very attractive use of solar energy planning, but the market is far not been formed. This means that the global market volume growth, domestic production will not keep up with the "crazy" expansion, combined with lack of core technology, some experts describe that: "If this continues, the solar energy industry Zuizhong is not repeating the mistakes TV possible. "

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2004 2005 2006E2007E

Demand 2280380047007000

Yield 601 303 601 500

Gap 2220367043405500

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● Silicon owner who is king. The global PV industry chain pyramid distribution, raw materials shortages and excess production capacity downstream to upstream business in a favorable position, silicon material prices rose significantly over the battery, lower corporate earnings will be squeezed.

● Due to the shortage of silicon materials, photovoltaic market is difficult to occur in 2004 as the explosive growth. Expected in 2004 - 2010 average annual growth rate of 23% below the 2000 - 2004 level of 38%. Japan Germany and the United States will remain the leading global PV market.

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Siemens billion penalty must be paid

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The Siemens bribery scandal comes at a high price: pay in the United States, the electronics company $ 800,000,000 punishment in Germany again almost 400 million euros. The ex-management could even threaten the U.S. proceedings. hp pavilion tx1000 battery

Siemens agreed with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the penalty in the amount of $ 800,000,000 (600 million euros). The sum is made up of a penalty 450 million U.S. dollars to the Justice Ministry and a skimming of 350 million dollars to the SEC. The Munich public prosecutor also imposed a fine on another 395 million euros.

So that the proceedings against the company were for alleged bribery of public officials in both countries simultaneously terminated, said Siemens Supervisory Board Chairman Gerhard Cromme. "Today we close one of the most unpleasant chapters in more than 160-year history of Siemens from essentially."

As the U.S. Justice Department said explicitly, but so are individual cases against former top managers of the company not excluded. The Assistant Attorney General Matthew Friedrich said in Washington: "The investigations are continuing." He also directed massive accusations against the company. The procedure revealed that "corruption was nothing less than normal procedure" for Siemens. hp pavilion tx2000 battery

Siemens penalty must be paid because the company wanted to gain competitive advantage through corruption and has violated the rules of corporate governance. A total of € 1.4 billion to bribe his shed. That is due in the U.S. especially high penalties.

Siemens had previously been a billion euros for fines to U.S. and German authorities postponed. The U.S. authorities have been relatively merciful, because the offenses fall under the term of the former Siemens management board and the new Board of Directors shows remorse and promises to resolute action against corruption.

In addition to the fine must be Siemens undertake to monitor the future better internally that no bribes are paid. This task is to take ex-Finance Minister Theo Waigel. As an independent "compliance monitor" Waigel will continue to insist on such measures to prevent corruption and to comply with laws and regulations are implemented at Siemens, the company announced today. It would Waigel, who was signed for four years, regularly report to the U.S. Department of Justice and the powerful U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

He was the first non-American who acts as Compliance Monitor, said Siemens Supervisory Board Chairman Gerhard Cromme. "Here too, the empathy and the prudence of the authorities, and certainly this can also be understood as confirmation of the confidence that the company has built up over the past two years with his course of enlightenment and change." lenovo 3000 y400 battery

The U.S. investigators have yet again made against the former Siemens boss Heinrich von Pierer collected. Pierer and other ex-Zentralvorstände were despite evidence of corruption cases in the group did not intervene and things did not go to the bottom, it is clear from the investigation documents.

In a written statement by his lawyer Pierer did say he had not been consulted by U.S. authorities. These would be "based only on one side by the Siemens AG provided information."