Gateway m505 User Manual
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151 Extending battery life www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your notebook’s battery: ■Standby - while your notebook is in Standby, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off. ■Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely off. The next time you turn on your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. For more information on using Hibernate mode, see “Activating and using Hibernate mode” on page 156. Using power saving modes Always save your work before using Standby mode. In Standby mode, your notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory. However, the information in memory is not saved to the hard drive. If power is interrupted, the information is lost. When in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off. If your notebook is......and you want to... ...then On Enter Standby mode Press FN+. -OR- Close the LCD panel. On Enter Hibernate mode (must be activated)Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Press and hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. In Standby or Hibernate modeExit Standby or Hibernate modePress the power button.
152 Chapter 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Changing power settings You can change the function of the power button, Standby system key, and power-saving timers by changing power settings on your notebook. You can customize power settings from the Windows Control Panel by selecting power schemes, setting power alarms, adjusting advanced power settings, and activating Hibernate mode. Power schemes (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme. Alarms can alert you when the battery charge is low. Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to the power button and Standby system key. You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you close the LCD panel. ImportantThe 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. Power schemes also set the speed of an Intel ® SpeedStep™-equipped processor in Windows XP.
153 Changing power settings www.gateway.com Changing the power scheme To change the power scheme: 1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your 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. - OR - Set the timers, then click Save As and type a name for the scheme. 4Click OK.
154 Chapter 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Changing alarm options To change the alarm options: 1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your 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, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword power scheme in the Search box , then click the arrow.
155 Changing power settings www.gateway.com Changing advanced settings To change advanced power management settings: 1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your 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 setting mode you want to use. 5Click OK. Help and SupportFor more information about changing the alarm options in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword alarm options in the Search box , then click the arrow.
156 Chapter 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Activating and using Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode: 1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your 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. 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 Search box , then click the arrow.
157 Changing power settings www.gateway.com 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. Hibernate is now an option in the Power buttons lists. ■As a manually-selected power savings mode, click Start, then click Tu r n O f f C o m p u t e r. Press and hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. Help and SupportFor more information about using Hibernate mode in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword hibernate in the Search box , then click the arrow.
9 159 Traveling with Yo u r Gateway M505 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/ .
160 Chapter 9: Traveling with Your Gateway M505 www.gateway.com Packing your notebook ■Remove all peripheral devices and cables. Remember to pack those you will need while traveling. ■Pack your notebook securely into a briefcase or hand-carried luggage, and keep it separate from toiletries, liquids, and food. Do not pack it in checked luggage. ■K e e p y o u r n o t e b o o k s t a b l e d u r i n g t r a v e l . S e c u r e i t t o p r e v e n t i t f r o m s l i d i n g around in overhead bins and car trunks. Traveling by air ■Prepare for airport security by charging the battery in case Security asks you to start your notebook. ■Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner, but never carry it through the metal detector. ■Turn off your notebook for takeoff and landing. ■Do not check your notebook as baggage. 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.