Extending Battery Life; Conserving Battery Power; Using Alternate Power Sources - Gateway Convertible notebook Reference Manual

Extending battery life

Conserving battery power

To conserve power while using the batteries to power your
convertible notebook:
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Using alternate power sources

To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever
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CHAPTER 5: Managing Power
Dim the display as low as is comfortable.
Remove PC Cards when you do not need them. Many
PC Cards use a small amount of power while inserted,
even if they are not being used.
Select the Power saver power plan to get maximum
power savings.
Tip
For more information about using power plans, see
convertible notebook power settings" on page
Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you
are not using your convertible notebook. The display
stays off until you open the panel again.
Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while
your convertible notebook is not in use.
Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. This drive
uses a large amount of power.
Recharge the batteries often, take an extra battery, and
fully recharge the batteries before traveling. For more
information, see "Recharging the batteries" on page
Tip
For more information about traveling with your convertible
notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page
If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Save
the batteries for times when you cannot use a power
adapter. If you plan on taking your AC power adapter,
also take a single-plug surge protector.
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