Monitoring the battery charge, 140, Managing Power | Gateway 450

Chapter 8: 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.

■LED red - battery is malfunctioning.

Important

This LED only lights up when the notebook is connected to AC power. For the location of the battery charge indicator, see “Front” on page 2.

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Contents

Usersguide Page Contents Using the Internet Using MultimediaWindows Basics Managing Power IiiSending and Receiving Faxes Travel Tips Customizing Your ComputerNetworking Your Computer 199 Maintaining Your Computer Restoring Software Using the Gateway 450 Port ReplicatorTroubleshooting Upgrading Your Notebook Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Index Vii Viii Checking Out 1 Your Gateway Front Checking Out Your GatewayComponent Icon Description Left side Left side Component Icon Description Right side Right side Back Component Back Bottom Bottom Keyboard area Keyboard area Identifying your model Gateway model numberGateway serial number Internal wireless label Microsoft Certificate of AuthenticityIdentifying your model Finding your specifications Finding your specifications Accessories Accessories Printers Checking Out Your Gateway Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapterGetting Started Connecting the AC adapter Protecting from power source problems To start your notebook Starting your notebookWaking up your notebook Starting your notebook Turning off your notebook To turn off your notebook in Windows XPTo turn off your notebook in Windows Restarting rebooting your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebookTo close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook Status indicators Indicator Icon Description Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Key types Key type Icon Description System key combinations Press and hold F N while Pressing this system key Decrease the brightness of the display Multi-function buttons Multi-function buttonsButton Icon Press to Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad Getting Started Connecting the modem Connecting the modemTo connect the modem Connecting to a wired Ethernet network To connect to a wired Ethernet network Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral deviceBroadband Internet connections Getting Started Getting Help HelpSpot To start HelpSpotGetting Help HelpSpot Searching for a topic HelpSpot videos To play a HelpSpot video Online help Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Using eSupport Support Home tab Windows Basics About the Windows environment Windows Basics Using the desktop Using the desktopUsing the Start menu To use the Start menu Click a file or program to open it Adding icons to the desktop To add icons to the desktop Identifying window items Identifying window items Window item Description Working with files and folders Viewing drivesTo view the drives on your computer Creating folders To see the files and folders on a driveWorking with files and folders To create a folder Copying and moving files and folders To copy a file or folder to another folder To move a file or folder to another folder To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin Deleting files and foldersTo delete files or folders Browsing for files and folders To empty the Recycle BinTo browse for a file Working with files and folders Searching for files Using the Windows Search utility To find files and folders using the Search utilitySearching for files Using advanced search options To create a new document Working with documentsCreating a new document Working with documents Saving a document To save a document Opening a document To open a document Printing a document To print a document Shortcuts ShortcutsDo this Windows Basics Using the Internet Using the Internet Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account To set up an Internet account with America OnlineSetting up an Internet account Accessing your Internet account To connect to your America Online Internet accountTo disconnect from your America Online Internet account Using the World Wide Web Using the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site To connect to a Web site Downloading files To download files or programs from a Web site Using e-mail To send e-mail using America OnlineSending e-mail To check your e-mail using America Online Using e-mailChecking your e-mail Using the Internet Using Multimedia Using the diskette drive Using MultimediaTo use a diskette Using the diskette drive Using the CD or DVD drive Identifying drive typesCD drive CD-RW drive DVD drive Using the CD or DVD drive Inserting a CD or DVDTo insert a CD or DVD Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume in Windows XPTo adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls To adjust the overall volume level from Windows Adjusting the volume To adjust specific volume levels Adjusting the volume in Windows To adjust overall volume level using hardware controlsTo adjust overall volume level from Windows To adjust specific volume levels To play a CD Listening to CDsListening to CDs in Windows XP Listening to CDs When the media player opens, click play Listening to CDs in Windows Recording and playing audio To make an audio recording To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder Recording and playing audio To play a file using the Windows Media Player Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player Using MusicMatch Playing CDsTo play a music CD in Windows XP Using MusicMatch Creating MP3 music files To play a music CD in Windows100 To create rip MP3 files 101 102 Editing track information To edit track information103 Building a music library 104 Changing the music library display settings To change the music library display settings105 Listening to Internet radio To listen to an Internet radio station106 Using a recordable drive Using a recordable driveUsing advanced features Creating data CDs To create a data CD 108 109 110 Creating music CDs 111 To create music CDs 112 113 114 Copying CDs 115 To copy a CD 116 117 Playing a DVD To play a DVD118 119 Playing a DVD Viewing the display on a television To view your notebook display on a television120 121 Viewing the display on a television 122 123 Capturing videoTo use Pinnacle Expression Capturing video 124 Sending and 7 Receiving Faxes 125 To install Fax Installing and configuring FaxInstalling Fax in Windows XP 126 Installing and configuring Fax Configuring Fax in Windows XPTo configure Microsoft Fax 127 128 Configuring Fax in Windows 129 130 131 Sending a simple faxTo send a simple fax Sending a simple fax Setting up your cover page template To set up your fax cover page template132 133 Faxing from programsTo fax a document directly from most programs Faxing from programs To fax a document that you have scanned Faxing a scanned documentReceiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax in Windows XP To 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 fax Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XP To automatically retry sending a fax136 Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XPTo automatically cancel a failed fax 137 138 Managing Power 139 Monitoring the battery charge Managing Power140 Recharging the battery Recharging the battery141 Recalibrating the battery To recalibrate the battery142 143 Changing batteries 144 Installing a secondary battery To install a secondary battery145 146 147 148 Using alternate power sources Extending battery lifeConserving battery power Extending battery life Changing power modes 150If your computer You want to Then To change the power scheme Changing power settingsChanging the power scheme Changing power settings 152 Changing alarm options To change the alarm options153 Changing advanced settings To change advanced power management settings154 Activating and using Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode155 To use Hibernate mode 156 Changing SpeedStep settings To change SpeedStep settings in Windows XP157 To change SpeedStep settings in Windows 158 159 160 Travel Tips 161 162 Radio frequency wireless connectionsModem Travel Tips 163 FilesSecurity Files Power To create a startup password164 Additional tips 165Additional tips 166 Customizing 10 Your Computer 167 To change the color depth Adjusting the screen and desktop settingsAdjusting the color depth 168 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 169 Adjusting the screen resolution To adjust the screen resolution170 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop To change desktop colors in Windows XP171 172 To change desktop colors in Windows 173 Changing the desktop background To change the desktop background in Windows XP174 To change the desktop background in Windows 175 176 Click the Background tab Selecting a screen saver To select a screen saver177 178 Changing the touchpad settings Changing the touchpad settingsTo change your touchpad settings 179 180 181 Programming the multi-function buttons To program the multi-function buttons182 183 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 XP 184 Networking Your Computer 185 Sharing drives Benefits of networkingSharing a single Internet connection 186 Playing multi-player games Sharing peripheral devicesStreaming audio and video files 187 Selecting a network connection Wired Ethernet networkWireless Ethernet Ieee 802.11a or Ieee 802.11b network 188 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Using a wired Ethernet networkUsing a wired Ethernet network 189 Example wired Ethernet network 190 Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network 191 Using a wireless Ethernet network 192 Example access point wireless Ethernet network Using a wireless Ethernet network193 194 Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network 195 For more information 196 Using your notebook on a network Using your notebook on a networkTo turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows XP 197 198 Moving from Your 12 Old Computer 199 200 Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer WizardTo open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Moving from Your Old Computer To find files in the My Documents folder Transferring filesFinding your files 201 To find files using Find or Search 202File type File usually ends Transferring Internet settings Transferring Internet settingsSetting up your ISP To use the Internet Connection Wizard Transferring your e-mail and address book Installing your old printer or scannerInstalling a USB printer or scanner Transferring your Internet shortcuts Installing your old printer or scanner Installing a parallel port printerTo install your old printer 205 Installing your old programs 206 Maintaining 13 Your Computer 207 208 Maintenance task ImmediatelyCaring for your computer Maintaining Your Computer Maintenance task Immediately Monthly When needed 209Caring for your computer Creating an emergency startup diskette To create an emergency startup diskette in Windows XP210 211 Creating an emergency startup diskette Protecting your computer from viruses 212 To scan for viruses 213Protecting your computer from viruses To update Norton AntiVirus To remove a virus214 To check hard drive space Managing hard drive spaceChecking hard drive space 215 Using Disk Cleanup To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program216 Checking the hard drive for errors To check the hard drive for errors217 218 Defragmenting the hard drive To run Disk Defragmenter219 220 Backing up files 221 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard To start the Scheduled Task Wizard222 223 Cleaning your computer Cleaning the exterior224 Cleaning the mouse Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the computer screen Cleaning your computer To clean your trackball mouse 226 Restoring Software 227 Using the Restoration CDs 228Restoring Software Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device driversTo reinstall device drivers 229 230 231 To update device driversUpdating device drivers Updating device drivers 232 Reinstalling programs Reinstalling programsTo reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD 233 234 235 Reinstalling Windows 236 Reinstalling Windows 237 238 Upgrading Your 239 240 Adding and removing a PC CardTo insert a PC Card Upgrading Your Notebook To remove a PC Card 241Adding and removing a PC Card Changing drives To change bay modules242 243 Changing drives 244 245 Preventing static electricity discharge 246 247 Preventing static electricity discharge Adding or replacing memory To add or replace memory modules248 249 Adding or replacing memory 250 251 Replacing the main hard drive kit To replace the main hard drive kit252 253 Replacing the main hard drive kit 254 Using Gateway 450 Port Replicator 255 Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator 256 257 258 Attaching to the port replicator Connecting to the port replicatorConnecting to the port replicator To attach your notebook to the port replicator Disconnecting from the port replicator To separate your notebook from the port replicator260 261 Securing your port replicator To secure your notebook and port replicator262 Troubleshooting 263 Safety guidelines Troubleshooting264 265 First stepsSoftware support tools First steps Your notebook does not recognize a disc or the drive TroubleshootingCD or DVD drives An audio CD does not produce sound DVD movie will not play 267 To check IRQ usage in Windows XP Cleaning CDs or DVDsDevice installation 268 To free IRQ resources for the new device Diskette driveTo check IRQ usage in Windows 269 Display 270 To restore deleted files File management271 Hard drive You see an Insufficient disk space error messageYou see a Data error message 272 You cannot connect to the Internet InternetSecondary hard drive is not recognized 273 Built-in keyboard does not work Connecting to a Web site takes too longKeyboard External keyboard does not work Memory Modem275 To check the dialing properties in Windows XP To check the dialing properties in Windows276 Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K 277 To access the gateway.your.way dial-up server Modem is not recognized by your notebook278 To run modem diagnostics in Windows XP To run modem diagnostics in Windows279 Mouse To turn down the modem volume in Windows XPTo turn down the modem volume in Windows 280 Passwords Networks281 Your notebook is not working on battery power PowerYour notebook is not working on AC power PC Cards Printer To set a default printer in Windows XPTo set a default printer in Windows 283 You see a Printer queue is full error message 284 Sound Touchpad285 TV out is not working VideoExternal monitor is not working 286 287 Telephone supportBefore calling Gateway Technical Support Telephone support Telephone numbers Service description How to reachResource Service description How to reach 288 Tutoring Tutoring and trainingSelf-help 289 Resource Service description For more information Training290 Important safety information Setting up your system291 292 Appendix a Safety, Regulatory, and Legal InformationReplacement parts and accessories Care during use Wireless Guidance Regulatory compliance statements293 294 United States of America 295Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 296 FCC declaration of conformity 297 Industry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS Canada298 Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 299 Intentional emitter Mexico300 Unintentional emitter Laser safety statement 301 All Rights Reserved Macrovision statement302 Trademark Acknowledgments Index 303 186 304 USB 3, 37 305 306 Wireless 192, 193, 194 307 308 Fn 28 309 Jack 6, 35 310 311 Battery 25, 140, 141, 142, 143 312 162 313 314 132 315 213 316 317 MAN SYS US 450 SX4 USR GDE R1 9/02