147Extending battery lifewww.gateway.comExtending battery lifeConserving battery powerWhile using the battery to power your notebook, conserve power by:■ Dimming the display as low as is comfortable.■ Removing PC Cards when you do not need them. Many PC Cards use asmall 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 149.■ Closing the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using yournotebook. The display stays off until you open the panel again.■ Using Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your notebookis not in use. For more information, see “Activating and using Hibernatemode” on page 154.■ Using the CD, DVD, or recordable drive only when necessary. These drivesuse a large amount of power.■ Recharging the battery often, taking an extra battery, and fully rechargingthe batteries before traveling. For more information, see “Recharging thebattery” on page 143 and “Changing batteries” on page 145.■ Using an extended-life battery. You can purchase an extended-life batteryfrom the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.comExtended-lifebatteryStandardbattery
