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3Click the Hibernate tab.
4Click the Enable hibernation check box, then click Apply. Hibernate mode is 
now an option you can select on the Advanced tab in the Power Options 
Properties dialog box and in the Tu r n O f f C o m p u t e r or Shut Down Windows 
dialog box.
To use Hibernate mode:

As an automatic power savings mode:
Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the 
Power 
Schemes
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As a manually-selected power savings mode:
In Windows XP, click 
Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Press and 
hold S
HIFT, then click Hibernate.
-OR-
In Windows 2000, click 
Start, then click Shut Down. Click the arrow 
button to open the 
What do you want your computer to do list, then 
click 
Hibernate. Click OK.
Changing SpeedStep settings
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5Open the Exit menu, then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER.
6Select Ye s, then press ENTER.
To change SpeedStep settings in Windows 2000:
1Click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window 
opens.
2Double-click the Power Management icon. The Power Options Properties dialog 
box opens.
3Click the Intel SpeedStep technology tab. 

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4Change any of the following settings:

To run the processor at full speed regardless of the power source, click 
the arrow button to open the 
Running on batteries list, then click 
Maximum Performance.

To run the processor at reduced speed (using less power) regardless of 
the power source, click the arrow button to open the 
Plugged in list, 
then click 
Battery Optimized Performance.

To turn off the SpeedStep technology control, click the Advanced tab,...

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Travel Tips
These tips can make traveling with your notebook more 
convenient and trouble-free. Read this chapter to learn 
about:

Using the modem

Using your radio frequency wireless connections

Transferring files

Protecting your notebook from loss and theft

Managing your notebook’s power efficiently
Tips & TricksTo access the contents of this guide while you 
are traveling, click Start, All Programs, then 
click Gateway Utilities. You can also 
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Modem

Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks. If you 
are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic 
handset coupler.

Take a telephone line protector.

Take a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines, especially if you are 
traveling internationally.

Take remote access information with you so you can connect to your ISP 
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Files

Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your notebook 
before you travel.

If you need to access your desktop computer files from your notebook 
while traveling, set up your desktop computer for remote access. Contact 
your network administrator for more information about remote access.

Take extra diskettes or writable CDs for transferring files between 
computers and backing up files.
Security

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To create a startup password:
1Restart your notebook. As soon as you see a startup screen, press F2. 
The BIOS Setup utility opens.
2Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then 
press E
NTER and follow the instructions. You must set the supervisor 
password in order to set the user (startup) password.
3Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the 
instructions. This is the password you need to enter at startup.
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Additional tips

If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub 
to provide additional USB ports.

Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network. Some hotels 
provide Internet connectivity only through their networks.

Ta k e  y o u r  System Restoration CDs in case you need to install an additional 
driver or software.