www.gateway.com45• Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you arenot using your notebook. The display stays off until youopen the panel again.• Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings whileyour notebook is not in use.• Use the notebook touchpad instead of an externalmouse.• Decrease or mute speaker volume.• Turn off all scheduled tasks.• Turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and otherapplications.• Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive soyou do not use battery power by running optical drives.• Use the DVD drive only when necessary. This drive usesa large amount of power.• Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, andfully recharge the batteries before traveling. For moreinformation, see “Recharging the battery” on page 42.Using alternate power sourcesTo extend battery life, use alternate power sources wheneverpossible.• If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Savethe battery for times when you cannot use a poweradapter. If you plan on taking your AC power adapter,also take a single-plug surge protector.• If you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight powerreceptacle, an automobile power outlet, or anautomobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save thebattery for times when you cannot use a power adapter.• To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them nextto support pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates,and under banks of telephones.TipFor more information about traveling with your notebook, see“Traveling with Your Notebook” on page 49.
