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Gateway 200 manual Monitoring the battery charge, 148, Managing Power

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Chapter 9: Managing Power

Monitoring the battery charge

Closely monitor the battery charge. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work.

Monitor the battery charge by:

■Double-clicking the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. The Power Meter dialog box opens.

Important

If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the

taskbar, click the show hidden icons button.

■Pressing FN+STATUS to view the power status box, which opens in the upper-left corner of the screen. The power status box shows the current power source, the battery charge level, and the power management mode.

■Looking at the battery charge indicator

■LED green - battery is fully charged.

■LED orange - battery is charging.

:

Important

This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power. For the location of the battery charge indicator, see “Status indicators” on page 35.

■Waiting for a Low Battery warning message to appear.

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Gateway 200 manual Monitoring the battery charge, 148, Managing Power

Contents

Page Page Contents Windows Basics Using the InternetGetting Help 133 Using MultimediaIii Customizing Your Computer Managing PowerTravel Tips Networking Your Computer201 Maintaining Your ComputerUpgrading Your Notebook TroubleshootingRestoring Software Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Index ViiViii Checking Out 1 Your Gateway ComponentDescription FrontChecking Out Your Gateway Component Left sideLeft side DescriptionComponent Icon Description Right side Right sideBack Bottom BottomKeyboard area Keyboard area Gateway serial number Identifying your modelGateway model number Identifying your model Internal wireless labelMicrosoft Certificate of Authenticity Finding your specifications Finding your specifications Accessories Accessories PrintersChecking Out Your Gateway Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station Component DescriptionFront Docking Pdif digital Right Side USB Back Component IconBottom Getting Started Getting Started Connecting the AC adapterTo connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Protecting from power source problems Starting your notebook Starting your notebookTo start your notebook To turn off your notebook in Windows XP Turning off your notebookWaking up your notebook To turn off your notebook in WindowsTo close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebookRestarting rebooting your notebook Connecting to the docking station To attach your notebook to the docking stationSeparating from the docking station Separating from the docking stationTo separate your notebook from the docking station Getting Started Status indicators Status indicatorsIndicator Icon Description Using the keyboard Using the keyboardKey types Key type Icon DescriptionSystem key combinations Press and hold F N while Pressing this system keyPgDn Internet button Internet buttonTo reprogram the Gateway 200 Internet button Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpadUsing the touchpad Do thisDo this Connecting the modem To connect the modemConnecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet networkTo connect to a wired Ethernet network Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Broadband Internet connectionsGetting Help Getting Help HelpSpotTo start HelpSpot HelpSpot Searching for a topic HelpSpot videos To play a HelpSpot videoOnline help Gateway Web site Gateway Web siteUsing eSupport Support Home tabWindows Basics About the Windows environment Windows BasicsUsing the desktop Using the desktopUsing the Start menu To use the Start menuClick a file or program to open it Adding icons to the desktop To add icons to the desktopIdentifying window items Identifying window items Window item DescriptionTo view the drives on your computer Working with files and foldersViewing drives Working with files and folders Creating foldersTo see the files and folders on a drive To create a folder Copying and moving files and folders To copy a file or folder to another folderTo move a file or folder to another folder To delete files or folders To recover files or folders from the Recycle BinDeleting files and folders To browse for a file Browsing for files and foldersTo empty the Recycle Bin Working with files and folders Searching for files Searching for files Using the Windows Search utilityTo find files and folders using the Search utility Using advanced search options To create a new document Working with documentsCreating a new document Working with documentsSaving a document To save a documentOpening a document To open a documentPrinting a document To print a documentShortcuts ShortcutsWindows Basics Using the Internet Using the Internet Learning about the InternetSetting up an Internet account Setting up an Internet accountTo set up an Internet account with America Online To disconnect from your America Online Internet account Accessing your Internet accountTo connect to your America Online Internet account Using the World Wide Web Using the World Wide WebConnecting to a Web site To connect to a Web siteDownloading files To download files or programs from a Web siteSending e-mail Using e-mailTo send e-mail using America Online Checking your e-mail To check your e-mail using America OnlineUsing e-mail Using the Internet Using Multimedia Using drives Using MultimediaTo use a diskette Using the diskette driveUsing drives Using the DVD or recordable CD drive CD-RW drive DVD driveInserting a CD or DVD To insert a CD or DVDChanging drives To change bay modulesUsing drives To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume in Windows XP To adjust the overall volume level from WindowsTo adjust specific volume levels Adjusting the volumeClick the Volume tab 100To adjust overall volume level from Windows Adjusting the volume in WindowsTo adjust overall volume level using hardware controls 101102 To play a CD Listening to CDsListening to CDs in Windows XP 103104 Listening to CDs in Windows 105106 Recording and playing audioTo make an audio recording Recording and playing audio To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder107 108 To play a file using the Windows Media PlayerPlaying audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 109 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player110 Using MusicMatchPlaying CDs 111 Using MusicMatchTo play a music CD in Windows XP 112 Creating MP3 music filesTo play a music CD in Windows To create rip MP3 files 113Page 115 Editing track informationTo edit track information Building a music library 116117 Changing the music library display settingsTo change the music library display settings 118 Listening to Internet radioTo listen to an Internet radio station Using a recordable CD drive Using a recordable CD driveUsing advanced features Creating data CDsTo create a data CD 120121 122 Creating music CDs 123To create music CDs 124125 126 Copying CDs 127To copy a CD 128129 130 Playing a DVDTo play a DVD 131 Playing a DVD132 Capturing videoTo use Pinnacle Expression Sending and 8 Receiving Faxes 133To install Fax Installing and configuring FaxInstalling Fax in Windows XP 134Installing and configuring Fax Configuring Fax in Windows XPTo configure Microsoft Fax 135136 Configuring Fax in Windows 137138 139 Sending a simple faxTo send a simple fax Sending a simple fax140 Setting up your cover page templateTo set up your fax cover page template 141 Faxing from programsTo fax a document directly from most programs Faxing from programsTo fax a document that you have scanned Faxing a scanned documentReceiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax in Windows XPTo cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows Canceling a faxTo cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows XP Canceling a fax144 Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XPTo automatically retry sending a fax Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XPTo automatically cancel a failed fax 145146 Managing Power 147148 Monitoring the battery chargeManaging Power 149 Recharging the batteryRecharging the battery 150 Recalibrating the batteryTo recalibrate the battery 151 To replace the batteryChanging batteries Changing batteries152 Using alternate power sources Extending battery lifeConserving battery power Extending battery lifeIf your computer You want to Then Changing power modes154 To change the power scheme Changing power settingsChanging the power scheme Changing power settings156 157 Changing alarm optionsTo change the alarm options 158 Changing advanced settingsTo change advanced power management settings 159 Activating and using Hibernate modeTo activate Hibernate mode To use Hibernate mode 160161 Changing SpeedStep settingsTo change SpeedStep settings in Windows XP To change SpeedStep settings in Windows 162163 164 Travel Tips 165166 Radio frequency wireless connectionsModem Travel Tips167 FilesSecurity Files168 PowerTo create a startup password Additional tips Additional tips169 170 Customizing 11 Your Computer 171To change the color depth Adjusting the screen and desktop settingsAdjusting the color depth 172Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 173174 Adjusting the screen resolutionTo adjust the screen resolution 175 Changing the colors on your Windows desktopTo change desktop colors in Windows XP 176 To change desktop colors in Windows 177178 Changing the desktop backgroundTo change the desktop background in Windows XP To change the desktop background in Windows 179180 Click the Background tab181 Selecting a screen saverTo select a screen saver 182 Changing the touchpad settings Changing the touchpad settingsTo change your touchpad settings 183184 Adding and modifying user accountsTo add, delete, or modify user accounts in Windows XP Adding and modifying user accounts To switch user accounts in Windows XP185 186 Networking Your Computer 187Sharing drives Benefits of networkingSharing a single Internet connection 188Playing multi-player games Sharing peripheral devicesStreaming audio and video files 189Selecting a network connection Wired Ethernet networkWireless Ethernet network 190Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Using a wired Ethernet networkUsing a wired Ethernet network 191Example wired Ethernet network 192Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network 193Using a wireless Ethernet network 194195 Example access point wireless Ethernet networkUsing a wireless Ethernet network 196 Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network 197For more information 198Using your notebook on a network Using your notebook on a networkTo turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows XP 199To turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows 200Moving from Your 13 Old Computer 201202 Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer WizardTo open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Moving from Your Old ComputerTo find files in the My Documents folder Transferring filesFinding your files 203File type File usually ends To find files using Find or Search204 Transferring Internet settings Transferring Internet settingsSetting up your ISP To use the Internet Connection WizardTransferring your e-mail and address book Installing your old printer or scannerInstalling a USB printer or scanner Transferring your Internet shortcutsInstalling your old printer or scanner Installing a parallel port printerTo install your old printer 207Installing your old programs 208Maintaining 14 Your Computer 209210 Maintenance task ImmediatelyCaring for your computer Maintaining Your ComputerCaring for your computer Maintenance task Immediately Monthly When needed211 212 Creating an emergency startup disketteTo create an emergency startup diskette in Windows XP 213 Creating an emergency startup disketteProtecting your computer from viruses 214Protecting your computer from viruses To scan for viruses215 216 To update Norton AntiVirusTo remove a virus To check hard drive space Managing hard drive spaceChecking hard drive space 217218 Using Disk CleanupTo use the Windows Disk Cleanup program 219 Checking the hard drive for errorsTo check the hard drive for errors 220 221 Defragmenting the hard driveTo run Disk Defragmenter 222 Backing up files 223224 Using the Scheduled Task WizardTo start the Scheduled Task Wizard 225 226 Cleaning your computerCleaning the exterior Cleaning the mouse Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the computer screen Cleaning your computerTo clean your trackball mouse 228Restoring Software 229Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs230 Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device driversTo reinstall device drivers 231232 233 To update device driversUpdating device drivers Updating device drivers234 Reinstalling programs Reinstalling programsTo reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD 235236 To reinstall other programs from a CD 237Reinstalling Windows 238Reinstalling Windows 239240 Upgrading Your 241242 Adding and removing a PC CardTo insert a PC Card Upgrading Your NotebookAdding and removing a PC Card To remove a PC Card243 Preventing static electricity discharge 244245 Preventing static electricity discharge246 Adding or replacing memoryTo add or replace a memory module 247 Adding or replacing memoryPage Troubleshooting 249250 Safety guidelinesTroubleshooting 251 First stepsSoftware support tools First stepsYour notebook does not recognize a disc or the drive TroubleshootingCD, DVD, or recordable CD drives An audio CD does not produce soundDVD movie will not play 253You have computer problems after adding a new device Cleaning CDs or DVDsDevice installation To check IRQ usage in Windows XPTo free IRQ resources for the new device Diskette driveTo check IRQ usage in Windows 255Display 256Hard drive To restore deleted filesFile management 257You cannot connect to the Internet You see a Data error messageInternet 258Connecting to a Web site takes too long 259260 KeyboardMemory Your modem does not dial or does not connect You see a Not enough memory error messageModem 261262 To check the dialing properties in Windows XPTo check the dialing properties in Windows Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K 263Modem is not recognized by your notebook To access the gateway.your.way dial-up serverTo run modem diagnostics in Windows XP 264265 To run modem diagnostics in WindowsModem is noisy when it dials and connects Mouse To turn down the modem volume in Windows XPTo turn down the modem volume in Windows External mouse does not work267 PasswordsNetworks 268 PowerPC Cards Printer To set a default printer in Windows XPTo set a default printer in Windows 269You see a Printer queue is full error message 270Video SoundTouchpad 271272 273 Telephone supportBefore calling Gateway Technical Support Telephone supportTelephone numbers Service description How to reachResource Service description How to reach 274Tutoring Tutoring and trainingSelf-help 275276 Resource Service description For more informationTraining 277 Important safety informationSetting up your system 278 Appendix a Safety, Regulatory, and Legal InformationReplacement parts and accessories Care during use279 Wireless GuidanceRegulatory compliance statements 280 Unintentional emitter per FCC Part United States of America281 282 FCC declaration of conformity283 Industry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS Canada284 Unintentional emitter per ICES-003285 Intentional emitter Mexico286 Unintentional emitterLaser safety statement 287All Rights Reserved Macrovision statement288 Trademark AcknowledgmentsIndex 289290 Link 3, 22, 48 291292 DVD199 293294 295 108 296297 Battery 31, 148, 149, 150, 151 298167 299140 300215 301302