Gateway MX6640 8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer - Page 98
Monitoring the battery charge, Recharging the battery, Extending battery life
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CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Monitoring the battery charge Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show icon on the taskbar is checked on the Advance tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 94. Tips & Tricks For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see the poster or hardware guide. Tips & Tricks For more information about recalibrating the battery, see the hardware guide. Your new Gateway notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. This design provides you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. Closely monitor the battery charge. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. To monitor the battery charge: ■ Double-click the power cord icon or battery icon Power Meter dialog box opens. ■ Look at the battery charge status indicator. ■ Wait for a Low Battery warning message to appear. in the taskbar. The If your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge, you may need to recalibrate the battery. Recharging the battery Important If the power cord icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show icon on the taskbar is checked on the Advance tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 94. The battery(ies) recharge while it is (they are) installed and your notebook is connected to AC power. While the battery(ies) recharge(s), the battery charge indicator turns on and the power cord icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . Extending battery life Conserving battery power Tips & Tricks For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 92. Tips & Tricks For more information about using Hibernate mode, see "Activating and using Hibernate mode" on page 95. Tips & Tricks For more information about traveling with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page 143. To conserve power while using the battery to power your notebook: ■ Dim the display as low as is comfortable. ■ Remove PC Cards and IBM Microdrive cards (if supported by your notebook) 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. ■ Modify the power management settings for maximum power savings. ■ 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. 90