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Changing the power scheme
To change the power scheme
1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel w i n d o w  o p e n s .  I f  y o u r  
Control Panel is in Category View, click 
Performance and Maintenance.
2Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties 
dialog box opens.
3Click the arrow button to open the Power  Schemes list, then click the power 
scheme you want.
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Changing alarm options
To change the alarm options:
1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel w i n d o w  o p e n s .  I f  y o u r  
Control Panel is in Category View, click 
Performance and Maintenance.
2Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties 
dialog box opens.
3Click the Alarms tab.
4Adjust the alarm settings.
5Click OK.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about changing the power scheme 
in Windows XP,...

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Changing advanced settings
To change advanced power management settings:
1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel w i n d o w  o p e n s .  I f  y o u r  
Control Panel is in Category View, click 
Performance and Maintenance.
2Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties 
dialog box opens.
3Click the Advanced tab.
4Click the arrow button to open a Power buttons list, then click the power 
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Activating and using Hibernate mode
To activate Hibernate mode:
1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel w i n d o w  o p e n s .  I f  y o u r  
Control Panel is in Category View, click 
Performance and Maintenance.
2Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties 
dialog box opens.
3Click the Hibernate tab.
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SupportFor more information about changing the power 
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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 
tab. Click the arrow button to open a 
System hibernates list, then click the...

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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 
download an electronic copy from...

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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 
while outside of your usual calling area. A list of country dialing codes may 
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Files
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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, pressF2. 
The BIOS Setup utility opens.
2Open the Security menu, then highlight 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 User Password, then press ENTER and follow the 
instructions. This is the password you need to enter at startup.
4Highlight Password...

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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.