Gateway TM 5150 manual Using Suspend mode in Windows 95 and Windows NT

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Windows 95 and Windows NT

To modify your power management settings in Windows 95 and Windows NT, you need to go into the BIOS program to change the power management settings. See “Using the Power menu” on Page 61 for more information on these settings and how to modify them.

Using Suspend mode in Windows 95 and Windows NT

Windows 95 and Windows NT use Suspend mode. When in Suspend mode, your notebook enters a sleep state according to the power management settings. Suspend mode causes the system to remove power from most devices except memory.

The following table shows how to change the system modes in Windows 95 and Windows NT.

If your

...and you

Do the following

notebook

want to...

 

is...

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Start up

Press the power button

 

 

 

On

Suspend

Click Start, Suspend

 

 

- OR -

 

 

Press FN+F4

 

 

 

In Suspend

Resume

Press the power button briefly

mode

power

 

 

 

 

On

Shut down

Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down the

 

 

computer, then click Yes.

 

 

 

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Contents Contents Appendix C Contacting Gateway Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Keyboard and LCD PanelLCD Indicator Description System Status Indicators LEDsPort Icon Description BackLeft Side Right SideComponent Icon Description Bottom Getting Started Installing the battery pack Getting Started To install the battery packTo connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC powerGetting Started Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using Your Key Action Using the keyboardKeyDescription Combination Function keysKeyDescription Combination Pad lock keys Special keysUsing the video system Setting up the composite video out portTo setup and connect the computer to a TV or VCR Setting up an external computer monitor To change the display resolution for an external monitorTo connect the computer to an external monitor Monitor icon appears in the status area of the taskbar Using the EZ Pad Plus Touchpad Mouse Action TouchPad Action Mouse and TouchPad action equivalentsMouse wheel and rocker switch equivalents Changing touchpad propertiesTo customize the Enhanced EZ Pad Using an external mouse or keyboard Adjusting the volume Using the audioTo adjust playback and recording volume levels To adjust volume controlsTo make an audio recording Making an Audio RecordingTo play back a recording in Media Player To insert a disc Using disc mediaTo play an audio CD Playing an audio discTo swap your drive modules Swapping drive modulesUsing Your Notebook Using the diskette disk drive externally To swap the hard disk drive Swapping hard disk drivesUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using Your Notebook To insert a PC Card Using PC CardsTo remove a PC Card To disable the IR port Using the IR portUsing the USB ports To scan a diskette Using McAfee VirusScanUpdating McAfee VirusScan Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Managing Power Use Charging the battery pack Using the batteryTo remove the battery pack Swapping the battery packUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Battery Meter icon Monitoring the battery statusBuilt-in battery meter Managing power To use the Power Management Properties dialog boxWindows To create a power scheme Power schemesAlarm settings Again, then click OK Windows 95 and Windows NT Using Suspend mode in Windows 95 and Windows NTMaximizing the battery life Modifying the power button modeUsing Bios Setup Program Using the Bios Setup Utility To enter the Bios Setup utilityIntroduction Appendix a Using the Bios Setup Program Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook To use the Power menu Using the Power menuTo change the power button setting Power button switch settingsSolo Notebook Accessories Accessories Appendix B Solo Notebook Accessories Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Contacting Gateway Calling Gateway Contacting GatewayIndex BiosUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Index VCR Index Regulatory Compliance Statements Disconnect power before servicing All Rights Reserved