Battery life on 9300 ?? ... Well, that's an interesting tweak. Would be awesome if it gives 40+ minutes, though it will effectively disable your optical drive d ...

Norad2000x · 05-12-2005, 04:32 AM

Well, that's an interesting tweak. Would be awesome if it gives 40+ minutes, though it will effectively disable your optical drive during that time..

On a power-saving note, 9300 users can command Sigma-Tel audio drivers to automatically manage power for your audio card. This will turn off the speakers if no sound was produced for a few seconds, and instantly turn it back on when a signal is recieved. I don't know how much power that will save, but there's an annoying popping sound every time the speakers power up again. Maybe it won't for you.

Artuk · 05-12-2005, 07:28 AM

After managing my power settings more aggresively I am getting 2.5 hr now with the 6-cell. I turned the 6800 to min power and turned down the LCD a bit. I also think that over time the charge indicator becomes more accuarate.

Regards,

Artuk

Ezekiel856 · 06-25-2005, 01:15 AM

what does the optical drive do?

fusionfx · 06-25-2005, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ezekiel856

what does the optical drive do?

It reads cd / dvd discs ...

fusionfx · 06-25-2005, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norad2000x

On a power-saving note, 9300 users can command Sigma-Tel audio drivers to automatically manage power for your audio card. This will turn off the speakers if no sound was produced for a few seconds, and instantly turn it back on when a signal is recieved. I don't know how much power that will save, but there's an annoying popping sound every time the speakers power up again. Maybe it won't for you.

How can I command the drivers to take advantage of these power saving features ?

05-12-2005, 04:32 AM	#16
Norad2000x Dude, where's my Dell? Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 108 Credits: -321	Well, that's an interesting tweak. Would be awesome if it gives 40+ minutes, though it will effectively disable your optical drive during that time.. On a power-saving note, 9300 users can command Sigma-Tel audio drivers to automatically manage power for your audio card. This will turn off the speakers if no sound was produced for a few seconds, and instantly turn it back on when a signal is recieved. I don't know how much power that will save, but there's an annoying popping sound every time the speakers power up again. Maybe it won't for you. __________________ I9300: 1.73Ghz \|\| 1280MB RAM \|\| 256mb Gforce 6800 GO \|\| 17" WUXGA SEC5557 Samsung \|\| 40GB 5400RPM hd \|\| Atheros AR5005GS b/g \|\| Bluetooth Last edited by Norad2000x; 05-12-2005 at 04:41 AM.

05-12-2005, 07:28 AM	#17
Artuk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 41 Credits: -337	After managing my power settings more aggresively I am getting 2.5 hr now with the 6-cell. I turned the 6800 to min power and turned down the LCD a bit. I also think that over time the charge indicator becomes more accuarate. Regards, Artuk __________________ Inspiron 9300

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06-25-2005, 01:15 AM	#18
Ezekiel856 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8 Credits: -346	what does the optical drive do?