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Chapter 5: Managing Power
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Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of the
notebook.
6
Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into place.
7
Slide the battery lock to the lock position.
8
Turn your notebook over.
9
Open the LCD panel and press the power button.
Extending battery life
Conserving battery power
To conserve power while using the battery to power your notebook:
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Dim the display as low as is comfortable.
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Remove PC Cards when you do not need them. Many PC Cards use
a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being
used.
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Modify the power management settings for maximum power
savings.
Tips & Tricks For more information about using power management
settings, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings” in
Using
Your Computer which has been included on your hard
drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then
click Gateway Documentation.