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Managing Power 8

While your notebook is running on battery power, you should manage power consumption to get the most use out of the battery. Read this chapter to learn how to:

■Check and recharge the battery

■Recalibrate the battery

■Change batteries

■Extend the life of the battery by conserving battery power and using alternate power sources

■Change power-saving settings

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Contents

Usersguide Page Contents Windows Basics Using the InternetUsing Multimedia Sending and Receiving Faxes Managing PowerIii Networking Your Computer Travel TipsCustomizing Your Computer Maintaining Your Computer 199Troubleshooting Using the Gateway 450 Port ReplicatorRestoring Software Upgrading Your NotebookVii Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information IndexViii Checking Out 1 Your Gateway Component Icon Description FrontChecking Out Your Gateway Left side Left sideComponent Icon Description Right side Right sideComponent BackBack Bottom Bottom Keyboard 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 Printers AccessoriesChecking Out Your Gateway Getting Started Getting Started Connecting the AC adapterTo connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Protecting from power source problems Waking up your notebook Starting your notebookTo start your notebook Starting your notebookTo turn off your notebook in Windows Turning off your notebookTo turn off your notebook in Windows XP To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebookRestarting rebooting your notebook Indicator Icon Description Status indicatorsUsing the keyboard Using the keyboardKey type Icon Description Key typesPress and hold F N while Pressing this system key System key combinationsDecrease the brightness of the display Button Icon Press to Multi-function buttonsMulti-function buttons Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the touchpadGetting Started To connect the modem Connecting the modemConnecting the modem To connect to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet networkBroadband Internet connections Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral deviceInstalling a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Getting Started Getting Help Getting Help HelpSpotTo start HelpSpot HelpSpot Searching for a topic To play a HelpSpot video HelpSpot videosOnline help Gateway Web site Gateway Web siteSupport Home tab Using eSupportWindows Basics Windows Basics About the Windows environmentUsing the Start menu Using the desktopUsing the desktop To use the Start menuClick a file or program to open it To add icons to the desktop Adding icons to the desktopIdentifying window items Window item Description Identifying window itemsTo 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 To copy a file or folder to another folder Copying and moving files and foldersTo 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 Creating a new document Working with documentsTo create a new document Working with documentsTo save a document Saving a documentTo open a document Opening a documentTo print a document Printing a documentDo this ShortcutsShortcuts Windows Basics Using the Internet Learning about the Internet Using 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 WebTo connect to a Web site Connecting to a Web siteTo download files or programs from a Web site Downloading filesSending 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 To use a diskette Using the diskette driveUsing Multimedia Using the diskette drive CD drive CD-RW drive DVD drive Using the CD or DVD driveIdentifying drive types To insert a CD or DVD Using the CD or DVD driveInserting a CD or DVD To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume in Windows XP Adjusting the volume To adjust the overall volume level from WindowsTo adjust specific volume levels To adjust overall volume level from Windows Adjusting the volume in WindowsTo adjust overall volume level using hardware controls To adjust specific volume levels Listening to CDs in Windows XP Listening to CDsTo play a CD Listening to CDsWhen the media player opens, click play Listening to CDs in Windows To make an audio recording Recording and playing audioRecording and playing audio To play an audio recording in Sound RecorderPlaying audio and video files with the Windows Media Player To play a file using the Windows Media PlayerPlaying audio and video files with the Windows Media Player To play a music CD in Windows XP Using MusicMatchPlaying CDs Using MusicMatch 100 Creating MP3 music filesTo play a music CD in Windows 101 To create rip MP3 files102 103 Editing track informationTo edit track information 104 Building a music library105 Changing the music library display settingsTo change the music library display settings 106 Listening to Internet radioTo listen to an Internet radio station Using advanced features Using a recordable driveUsing a recordable drive Creating data CDs108 To create a data CD109 110 111 Creating music CDs112 To create music CDs113 114 115 Copying CDs116 To copy a CD117 118 Playing a DVDTo play a DVD Playing a DVD 119120 Viewing the display on a televisionTo view your notebook display on a television Viewing the display on a television 121122 To use Pinnacle Expression Capturing video123 Capturing video124 125 Sending and 7 Receiving FaxesInstalling Fax in Windows XP Installing and configuring FaxTo install Fax 126To configure Microsoft Fax Configuring Fax in Windows XPInstalling and configuring Fax 127128 129 Configuring Fax in Windows130 To send a simple fax Sending a simple fax131 Sending a simple fax132 Setting up your cover page templateTo set up your fax cover page template To fax a document directly from most programs Faxing from programs133 Faxing from programsReceiving and viewing a fax Faxing a scanned documentTo fax a document that you have scanned To receive and view a fax in Windows XPTo cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows XP Canceling a faxTo cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows Canceling a fax136 Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XPTo automatically retry sending a fax To automatically cancel a failed fax Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XPAutomatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP 137138 139 Managing Power140 Monitoring the battery chargeManaging Power 141 Recharging the batteryRecharging the battery 142 Recalibrating the batteryTo recalibrate the battery Changing batteries 143144 145 Installing a secondary batteryTo install a secondary battery 146 147 148 Conserving battery power Extending battery lifeUsing alternate power sources Extending battery lifeIf your computer You want to Then Changing power modes150 Changing the power scheme Changing power settingsTo change the power scheme Changing power settings152 153 Changing alarm optionsTo change the alarm options 154 Changing advanced settingsTo change advanced power management settings 155 Activating and using Hibernate modeTo activate Hibernate mode 156 To use Hibernate mode157 Changing SpeedStep settingsTo change SpeedStep settings in Windows XP 158 To change SpeedStep settings in Windows159 160 161 Travel TipsModem Radio frequency wireless connections162 Travel TipsSecurity Files163 Files164 PowerTo create a startup password Additional tips Additional tips165 166 167 Customizing 10 Your ComputerAdjusting the color depth Adjusting the screen and desktop settingsTo change the color depth 168169 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings170 Adjusting the screen resolutionTo adjust the screen resolution 171 Changing the colors on your Windows desktopTo change desktop colors in Windows XP 172 173 To change desktop colors in Windows174 Changing the desktop backgroundTo change the desktop background in Windows XP 175 To change the desktop background in WindowsClick the Background tab 176177 Selecting a screen saverTo select a screen saver 178 To change your touchpad settings Changing the touchpad settingsChanging the touchpad settings 179180 181 182 Programming the multi-function buttonsTo program the multi-function buttons To add, delete, or modify user accounts in Windows XP Adding and modifying user accounts183 Adding and modifying user accounts184 To switch user accounts in Windows XP185 Networking Your ComputerSharing a single Internet connection Benefits of networkingSharing drives 186Streaming audio and video files Sharing peripheral devicesPlaying multi-player games 187Wireless Ethernet Ieee 802.11a or Ieee 802.11b network Wired Ethernet networkSelecting a network connection 188Using a wired Ethernet network Using a wired Ethernet networkEthernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet 189190 Example wired Ethernet network191 Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network192 Using a wireless Ethernet network193 Example access point wireless Ethernet networkUsing a wireless Ethernet network 194 195 Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network196 For more informationTo turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows XP Using your notebook on a networkUsing your notebook on a network 197198 199 Moving from Your 12 Old ComputerTo open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard200 Moving from Your Old ComputerFinding your files Transferring filesTo find files in the My Documents folder 201File type File usually ends To find files using Find or Search202 Setting up your ISP Transferring Internet settingsTransferring Internet settings To use the Internet Connection WizardInstalling a USB printer or scanner Installing your old printer or scannerTransferring your e-mail and address book Transferring your Internet shortcutsTo install your old printer Installing a parallel port printerInstalling your old printer or scanner 205206 Installing your old programs207 Maintaining 13 Your ComputerCaring for your computer Maintenance task Immediately208 Maintaining Your ComputerCaring for your computer Maintenance task Immediately Monthly When needed209 210 Creating an emergency startup disketteTo create an emergency startup diskette in Windows XP Creating an emergency startup diskette 211212 Protecting your computer from virusesProtecting your computer from viruses To scan for viruses213 214 To update Norton AntiVirusTo remove a virus Checking hard drive space Managing hard drive spaceTo check hard drive space 215216 Using Disk CleanupTo use the Windows Disk Cleanup program 217 Checking the hard drive for errorsTo check the hard drive for errors 218 219 Defragmenting the hard driveTo run Disk Defragmenter 220 221 Backing up files222 Using the Scheduled Task WizardTo start the Scheduled Task Wizard 223 224 Cleaning your computerCleaning the exterior Cleaning the computer screen Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the mouse Cleaning your computer226 To clean your trackball mouse227 Restoring SoftwareRestoring Software Using the Restoration CDs228 To reinstall device drivers Reinstalling device driversReinstalling device drivers 229230 Updating device drivers To update device drivers231 Updating device drivers232 To reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD Reinstalling programsReinstalling programs 233234 235 236 Reinstalling Windows237 Reinstalling Windows238 239 Upgrading YourTo insert a PC Card Adding and removing a PC Card240 Upgrading Your NotebookAdding and removing a PC Card To remove a PC Card241 242 Changing drivesTo change bay modules Changing drives 243244 245 246 Preventing static electricity dischargePreventing static electricity discharge 247248 Adding or replacing memoryTo add or replace memory modules Adding or replacing memory 249250 251 252 Replacing the main hard drive kitTo replace the main hard drive kit Replacing the main hard drive kit 253254 255 Using Gateway 450 Port Replicator256 Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator257 258 Connecting to the port replicator Connecting to the port replicatorAttaching to the port replicator To attach your notebook to the port replicator260 Disconnecting from the port replicatorTo separate your notebook from the port replicator 261 262 Securing your port replicatorTo secure your notebook and port replicator 263 Troubleshooting264 Safety guidelinesTroubleshooting Software support tools First steps265 First stepsCD or DVD drives TroubleshootingYour notebook does not recognize a disc or the drive An audio CD does not produce sound267 DVD movie will not playDevice installation Cleaning CDs or DVDsTo check IRQ usage in Windows XP 268To check IRQ usage in Windows Diskette driveTo free IRQ resources for the new device 269270 Display271 To restore deleted filesFile management You see a Data error message You see an Insufficient disk space error messageHard drive 272Secondary hard drive is not recognized InternetYou cannot connect to the Internet 273Keyboard Connecting to a Web site takes too longBuilt-in keyboard does not work External keyboard does not work275 MemoryModem 276 To check the dialing properties in Windows XPTo check the dialing properties in Windows 277 Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K278 To access the gateway.your.way dial-up serverModem is not recognized by your notebook 279 To run modem diagnostics in Windows XPTo run modem diagnostics in Windows To turn down the modem volume in Windows To turn down the modem volume in Windows XPMouse 280281 PasswordsNetworks Your notebook is not working on AC power PowerYour notebook is not working on battery power PC CardsTo set a default printer in Windows To set a default printer in Windows XPPrinter 283284 You see a Printer queue is full error message285 SoundTouchpad External monitor is not working VideoTV out is not working 286Before calling Gateway Technical Support Telephone support287 Telephone supportResource Service description How to reach Service description How to reachTelephone numbers 288Self-help Tutoring and trainingTutoring 289290 Resource Service description For more informationTraining 291 Important safety informationSetting up your system Replacement parts and accessories Appendix a Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information292 Care during use293 Wireless GuidanceRegulatory compliance statements 294 Unintentional emitter per FCC Part United States of America295 FCC declaration of conformity 296297 298 CanadaIndustry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS Unintentional emitter per ICES-003299 300 MexicoIntentional emitter Unintentional emitter301 Laser safety statement302 Macrovision statementAll Rights Reserved Trademark Acknowledgments303 Index304 186305 USB 3, 37306 307 Wireless 192, 193, 194308 309 Fn 28310 Jack 6, 35311 312 Battery 25, 140, 141, 142, 143313 162314 315 132316 213317 MAN SYS US 450 SX4 USR GDE R1 9/02