Save Power!

Notebook users have some control over how long their batteries last. While using a notebook on battery power, turn down the brightness of the screen which draws the most current from the battery. You can also use the power saving features of your notebook to have the hard drive spin down and the CPU go into low power mode after a brief idle period. When you're using the notebook on electric power, remove the battery to prevent frequent recharges from shortening the life of the battery.