Gateway M305 Gateway M305 Notebook User's Guide - Page 165
Extending battery life, Conserving battery power, Using alternate power sources
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Extending battery life Extending battery life Conserving battery power While using the battery to power your notebook, conserve power by: ■ Dimming the display as low as is comfortable. ■ Removing PC Cards and IBM Microdrive cards when you do not need them. Many PC Cards and Microdrive cards use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used. ■ Modifying the power management settings for maximum power savings. For more information, see "Changing power settings" on page 157. ■ Closing 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. ■ Using Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your notebook is not in use. For more information, see "Activating and using Hibernate mode" on page 161. ■ Using the CD, DVD, or recordable drive only when necessary. These drives use a large amount of power. ■ Recharging the battery often, taking an extra battery, and fully recharging the batteries before traveling. For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on page 151 and "Changing batteries" on page 153. 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 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. www.gateway.com 155