Gateway MX6452, User Manual

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Extending battery life
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Extending battery life
Conserving battery power
Tips & Tricks
For more information
about using power
management settings,
see “Changing
notebook power
settings” on page 119 .
Tips & Tricks
For more information
about using Hibernate
mode, see “Activating
and using Hibernate
mode” on page 124 .
Tips & Tricks
For more information
about traveling with
your notebook, see
“Traveling with Your
Notebook” on
page 189 .
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.
■
Use the CD or DVD drive only when
necessary. This drive uses a large amount
of power.
■
Recharge the battery(ies) often, take an
extra battery, and fully recharge the
batteries before traveling. For more
information, see
“Recharging the battery”
on page 116 .