Chapter 5: Managing Power

■Modify the power management settings for maximum power savings.

Tips & Tricks

For more information about using power management

 

settings, see “Changing Power-Saving 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.

 

 

■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.

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.

■Use the DVD drive only when necessary. These drives use 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 63 and “Changing batteries” on page 65.

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 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.

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