Gateway NV-40 Reference Manual page 61

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Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth.
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Dim the display as low as is comfortable.
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Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices.
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Power saver
Select the
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maximum power savings.
Tip
For more information about using power plans, see
"Changing notebook power settings" on page
Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while
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you are not using your notebook. The display
stays off until you open the panel again.
Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings
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while your notebook is not in use.
Use the notebook touchpad instead of an
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external mouse.
Decrease or mute speaker volume.
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Turn off all scheduled tasks.
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Turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office
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and other applications.
Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard
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drive so you do not use battery power by running
optical drives.
Use the DVD drive only when necessary. This
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drive uses a large amount of power.
Recharge the battery often, take an extra
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battery, and fully recharge the batteries before
traveling. For more information, see
the battery" on page
Tip
For more information about traveling with your
notebook, see
power plan to get
52.
"Traveling with Your Notebook" on page
58.
"Recharging
63.
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