Gigabyte user manual Power Management, Managing Your Notebook computer G-MAX N501s Power

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G-MAXTMN501 User’s Manual

5.1 Power Management

5.1.1Managing Your Notebook computer G-MAX N501's Power

See Battery for more information on getting the best performance from battery packs.

Use your notebook computer G-MAX N501 connected to an electrical outlet as often as possible, as battery life expectancy is affected by the number of times it is charged and discharged.

One of the great features in your notebook computer G-MAX N501 aside from its superior performance is the ability to save energy power. Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 is designed to incorporate intelligent and advanced power management functions that turn off power of most components when system is idle or not in use. This does not affect the performance of your system as it monitors the activity of your notebook computer G-MAX N501 and resumes power and operating speed when activity is detected. This feature not only gives you longer battery hours but cooler systems and components as well. You can configure it, through the Power Options program in the Control Panel, to sleep, hibernate, and wake according to specific pre-defined situations.

When leaving your notebook computer G-MAX N501 unattended for long periods of times, place it in standby or hibernate mode. You can exit either power management mode by pressing the power button.

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Contents Original Issue 2004/06 TrademarksSafety Instructions When Using Your NotebookIII Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission NoticeCE Notice European Union Canadian DOC Notice About Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Viii About This User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Contents Troubleshooting……………………………………………………..…65 Frequently Asked Questions……….……………………………………….66Introducing your notebook computer G-MAX N501 Front LCD Module Latch DisplayEasy Buttons TouchPadOptical Digital Drive Device Status LightsTo remove the Optical Digital Drive Keyboard Power ButtonKeyboard Status Lights Right Side SpeakerAC Adapter Connector Air VentUSB Connector Left SideWireless Communication Switch Infrared PortPC Card Port SD Card PortSecurity Cable Connector BackParallel Port External Monitor PortUSB Connectors Modem JackNetwork Jack TV-out PortBattery Release Latch Battery PackTo remove the battery pack Bottom3 HDD Memory Module CoverODD Module Release Latch To remove the HDDMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Operating Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Turning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and Off Adjusting the Display ControlsStarting Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Turning off Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Keyboard and TouchPad Understanding the Keyboard FunctionsShift key. Press this key in combination with Cursor Control Keys Windows Hot Keys Customizing the TouchPad Configuring Your Screen Display Possible Display ConfigurationsChanging the Display Properties under Windows MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Cleaning & Maintenance Taking Care of Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Taking Care of Your AC AdapterTaking Care of Your Battery Pack Maintaining the LCD Quality Cleaning and ServingMaintaining Your Hard Disk When You Travel MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Peripherals Installing PC Cards PC CardsPC Card Types Extended PC CardsRemoving PC Cards Adding and Removing SD Cards PrintersMemory Modules To install a memory moduleTo remove a memory module MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Power System Power Management Managing Your Notebook computer G-MAX N501s PowerPower Management Modes Standby ModeBattery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Charging the BatteryInstalling a Battery Removing the BatteryStoring a Battery Working With Extra Battery Packs Maximizing Battery LifeMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Setting / Bios How to enter the Xpress Recovery Using the Xpress Recovery UtilityHow to use the Xpress Recovery Running the Bios Setup Program Press F2 to Enter SetupItem Specific Help Main Menu Date and TimeSystem Devices Menu FIR PortsLPT Port — ASK IR — Fast IRPort Definition Legacy USBSet User Password / Set Supervisor Password Security MenuBoot Menu Boot DeviceExit Menu Exit Saving ChangesLoad Setup Default Exit Discarding ChangesDiscard Changes To upgrade the Bios on DOS How to Upgrade the BiosTo upgrade the Bios on Windows MAXTMN501 User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio from my notebook computer G-MAX N203 Image is not full-screenExternal microphone does not work Keyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modemPrinter does not work Specifications Hard Disk Drive HDD System MemoryOptical Disc Drive ODD External Interfaces External ControlsAC Adapter Power Management FunctionsAdapter loading control Appendix a T. INC GIGA-BYTE Technology B.V Gigabyte Technology France S.A.R.L