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CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Select the Power saver power plan to get maximum power savings. Tip For more information about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 76. • 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 notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all scheduled tasks. • Turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you do not use battery power by running optical drives. • 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 70. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page 81. 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 an airplane/ automobile power adapter or 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. 74