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Extending battery life

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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.

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Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your 
notebook is not in use.

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Use the DVD drive only when necessary. This drive uses a large 
amount of power.

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Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge 
the batteries before traveling. For more information, see 

 and 

.

To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible.

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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.

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If you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, 
an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use 
a power inverter. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a 
power adapter.

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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.

For more information about using Hibernate mode, see 
“Changing notebook power 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.

For more information about traveling with your notebook, 
see “Traveling with your notebook” in 

Using Your Computer 

which has been included on your hard drive. To access this 
guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway 
Documentation.