Gateway NV-59 Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English - Page 63
Power saver, Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard
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www.gateway.com • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. • 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 62. • 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 56. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page 67. 59