68 www.gateway.comChapter 5: Managing Power■ Modify the power management settings for maximum powersavings.■ Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not usingyour notebook. The display stays off until you open the panel again.■ Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while yournotebook is not in use.■ Use the DVD drive only when necessary. These drives use a largeamount of power.■ Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully rechargethe batteries before traveling. For more information, see “Rechargingthe battery” on page 63 and “Changing batteries” on page 65.Using alternate power sourcesTo extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible.■ If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Save the batteryfor times when you cannot use a power adapter. If you plan on takingyour AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector.■ If you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacleor an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power inverter. Save thebattery for times when you cannot use a power adapter.■ To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to supportpillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks oftelephones.Tips & Tricks For more information about using power managementsettings, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings” inUsingYour Computer which has been included on your harddrive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, thenclick Gateway Documentation.Tips & Tricks For more information about using Hibernate mode, see“Changing notebook power settings” inUsing YourComputer which has been included on your hard drive. Toaccess this guide, click Start, All Programs, then clickGateway Documentation.
