Gateway T2330 User Guide - Page 86

Chapter 6: Managing Power 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, tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. ■ Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. This drive uses a large amount of power. ■ Recharge the batteries often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. For more information, see "Recharging the batteries" on page 75 and "Changing batteries" on page 76. Tips & Tricks For more information about traveling with your convertible notebook, see "Traveling with your notebook" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible. ■ If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Save the batteries 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 batteries 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. 80 www.gateway.com