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4Click the arrow button to open a Power buttons list, then click the power 
setting mode you want to use.
5Click OK.
Activating and using Hibernate mode
To activate Hibernate mode:
1In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel 
window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click 
Performance 
and Maintenance
.
- OR -
In Windows 2000, click 
Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control 
Panel window opens.
2Click/Double-click the Power Options or Power Management icon. The Power 
Options Properties dialog box opens.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about changing the power 
management settings in Windows XP, click Start, then 
click Help and Support.
Type the keyword power management in the Help and 
Support Search box  , then click the 
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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 
tab. Click the arrow button to open a 
System hibernates list, then click the 
time you want to use.
- OR -
Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the 
Advanced tab. 
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■As a manually-selected power savings mode:
In Windows XP, click 
Start, then click Tu r n O f f C o m p u t e r. 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
The processor installed in your notebook may use Intel® SpeedStep™ 
technology to conserve battery power. A SpeedStep-equipped processor can 
change its operating speed according to the power source. Your notebook’s 
default settings operate the processor at full speed while connected to AC power 
and at reduced speed (which uses less power) while using battery power.
If you are using Windows XP, you can modify the Intel SpeedStep settings by 
the power scheme you select. For more information, see “Changing power 
settings” on page 157. If you are using Windows 2000, you can change the 
SpeedStep settings using the Intel SpeedStep technology tab.
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.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about using Hibernate mode in 
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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3Click the Intel SpeedStep technology tab.
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 
button, click the 
Disable Intel SpeedStep technology control check box, 
then click 
Apply.
■To remove the SpeedStep icon from the taskbar, click the Advanced 
button, click the 
Remove icon from taskbar check box, then click Apply.
5Click OK. 
						

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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 & TricksYou can download an electronic copy of this 
guide from 
support.gateway.com/support/manlib/
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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 
be especially useful if you are traveling internationally.
Radio frequency wireless 
connections
■Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices. If 
your notebook is equipped with a wireless device, check with the local 
radio approval authorities prior to your trip for any restrictions on the use 
of a wireless device in the destination country.
■If your notebook came equipped with an internal embedded wireless 
device, see “Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information” on page 281 for 
general wireless regulatory guidelines.
■Wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial 
aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned 
off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and 
IEEE 802.11g communication devices are examples of devices which use 
wireless to communicate. For instructions on how to turn off your wireless 
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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 recordable media for transferring files between computers and 
backing up files.
Security
■Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and 
leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away.
■Always keep your notebook with you while waiting in airports, train 
stations, or bus terminals. Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as it 
passes through the x-ray machine in security checkpoints.
■Write down your notebook model number and serial number (see 
“Identifying your model” on page 10) in case of theft or loss, and keep the 
information in a safe place. Also, tape your business card or an address 
label to your notebook and accessories.
■Whoever sits next to you or behind you can see your notebook display. 
Avoid working with confidential files until you can be sure of privacy.
■Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook.
ImportantUse a password that you can remember, but that is difficult 
for someone else to guess. The password feature is very 
secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. 
If you forget your password, you must return your notebook 
to Gateway for service. Call Gateway Technical Support for 
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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 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.
4Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER.
5Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER.
6Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 
When you start your notebook, you are prompted to enter the user 
password you set in Step 3.
Power
■Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are traveling 
internationally, take power plug adapters.
■Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power 
surges.
■To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using the battery 
whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient 
power management settings.
■For information on conserving battery power, see “Conserving battery 
power” on page 155.
■For information on using alternate power sources, see “Using alternate 
power sources” on page 155.
■For information on monitoring the battery charge, see “Monitoring 
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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.
■If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm 
to room temperature before turning it on.
■Ta k e  y o u r  System Restoration CDs in case you need to install an additional 
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