Owner's Manual

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Extending battery life
■ 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 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 “Recharging
the battery” on page 57 and “Changing batteries” on page 58.
Using alternate power sources
To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible.
■ If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Save the battery
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.
■ If you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle,
an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use
a power inverter. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a
power adapter.
■ To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to support
pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of
telephones.
Tips & Tricks For more information about using Hibernate mode, see
“Changing notebook power settings” in
Using Your
Computer
which has been included on your hard drive. To
access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click
Gateway Documentation.
Tips & Tricks For more information about traveling with your notebook,
see “Traveling with your notebook” in
Using Your Computer
which has been included on your hard drive. To access this
guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.