Extending Battery Life; Conserving Battery Power - Gateway Notebook Reference Manual

Extending battery life

Conserving battery power

To conserve power while using the battery to power your
notebook:
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Dim the display as low as is comfortable.
Remove Express Cards when you do not need them.
Many Express 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
notebook power settings" on page
Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you
are not using your notebook. The display stays off until
you open the panel again.
Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while
your notebook is not in use.
Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. This drive
uses a large amount of power.
Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and
fully recharge the batteries before traveling. For more
information, see
Tip
For more information about traveling with your notebook, see
"Traveling with Your Notebook" on page
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"Recharging the battery" on page
57.
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