Gateway TC73 MUW8600001 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery (En - Page 68
Conserving battery power
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CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to power your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you do not need them. Many Express Cards use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used. • 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 67. 64