Gateway E-295 C Manual
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www.gateway.com 73 •Use the convertible notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. •Decrease or mute speaker volume. •Turn off all scheduled tasks. •Turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. •Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you do not use battery power by running optical drives. •Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. This drive uses a large amount of power. •Recharge the batteries often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. For more information, see “Recharging the batteries” on page 68. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible. •If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Save the batteries for times when you cannot use a power adapter. If you plan on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. •If you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the batteries for times when you cannot use a power adapter. •To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to support pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones.Tip For more information about traveling with your convertible notebook, see “Traveling with Your Notebook” on page 79.
CHAPTER5: Managing Power 74 Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your convertible notebook’s batteries: •Sleep - while your convertible notebook is in Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off. •Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your convertible notebook completely off. The next time you turn on your convertible notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. •Hybrid Sleep - while your convertible notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off similar to Sleep mode. The convertible notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to Hibernate mode. If your convertible notebook experiences a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, the convertible notebook reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. If the convertible notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using the information in current memory, thus reducing startup time. You must turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use it. For more information, see “Changing advanced settings” on page 77. Using power saving modes Always save your work before using Sleep mode. In Sleep mode, your convertible notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory. However, the information in memory is not saved to the hard drive. If power is interrupted, the information is lost. When in Hibernate mode, your convertible notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off.
www.gateway.com 75 Changing convertible notebook power settings You can change the function of your convertible notebook’s power button, Sleep system key, and power-saving timers by changing power settings on your convertible notebook. You can customize power settings from the Windows Mobility Center by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced power settings. If your convertible notebook is......and you want to......then OnEnter Sleep or Hybrid Sleep modePress FN+F3. On Enter Hibernate modeClick or tap (Start), click or tap the arrow next to the lock icon, then click or tap Hibernate. In Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate modeExit Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate modePress the power button.
CHAPTER5: Managing Power 76 Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can select one of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Three power plans are pre-defined for you: •Balanced - This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. •Power saver - This power plan sacrifices performance in order to extend battery life. Use this plan if you will be away from AC power outlets for an extended period of time. Your programs may run slower than you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. •High performance - This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to gain performance. Use this plan if you need additional computing power for your program. Your batteries may not last as long as you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. To change the power plan: 1Press the Mobility Center button . The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2Click or tap (Change power settings). The Select a power plan window opens.
www.gateway.com 77 3Select the power plan you want to use. - OR - Click or tap Change plan settings, modify the power plan you selected, then click or tap Save changes. Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to the power button and Sleep system key. You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you close the LCD panel. To change advanced power management settings: 1Press the Mobility Center button . The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2Click or tap (Change power settings). The Select a power plan window opens. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click or tap Start, then click or tap Help and Support. Type the keyword power plan in the Search Help box, then press E NTER.
CHAPTER5: Managing Power 78 3Click or tap a setting on the left side of the screen that you want to change. The top three settings are not tied to a power plan. The bottom three settings modify the currently selected power plan. To turn on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1On the Select a power plan window, click or tap Change plan settings for the plan you are using. The Change settings for the plan window opens. 2Click or tap Change advanced power settings. The Power Options dialog box opens. 3Click or tap the + in front of Sleep, then click or tap the + in front of Allow hybrid sleep. 4Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in.Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click or tap Start, then click or tap Help and Support. Type the keyword power management in the Search Help box, then press E NTER. HelpFor more information about hybrid sleep, click or tap Start, then click or tap Help and Support. Type the keyword hybrid in the Search Help box, then press E NTER.
CHAPTER6 79 Traveling with Your Notebook •Packing your convertible notebook •Traveling by air •Dial-up modem •Radio frequency wireless connections •Files •Security •Power •Additional tips
CHAPTER6: Traveling with Your Notebook 80 Packing your convertible notebook •Remove all peripheral devices and cables. Remember to pack those you will need while traveling. •Pack your convertible notebook securely into a briefcase or hand-carried luggage, and keep it separate from toiletries, liquids, and food. Do not pack it in checked luggage. •Keep your convertible notebook stable during travel. Secure it to prevent it from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks. Traveling by air •Do not check your convertible notebook as luggage. •Charge the batteries in case airport security asks you to start your convertible notebook. •Have your convertible notebook hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner, but never carry it through the metal detector. •Turn off you convertible notebook for takeoff and landing. •Turn off all wireless devices while in the aircraft. Dial-up modem •Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks. If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. •Take a telephone line protector. •Take a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines, especially if you are traveling internationally. •Take remote access information with you so you can connect to your ISP while outside of your usual calling area. A list of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally.
www.gateway.com 81 Radio frequency wireless connections •Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices. If your convertible notebook is equipped with a wireless device, check with the local radio approval authorities prior to your trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country. •Wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices which use wireless to communicate. Files •Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your convertible notebook before you travel. •If you need to access your desktop computer files from your convertible notebook while traveling, set up your desktop computer for remote access. Contact your network administrator for more information about remote access. •Take extra recordable media for transferring files between computers and backing up files. Important If your convertible notebook came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device, see “Legal Information” on page 143 for general wireless regulatory guidelines. TipFor more information about turning your wireless device on or off, see “Turning your wireless radio on or off” on page 48.
CHAPTER6: Traveling with Your Notebook 82 Security •Get a locking cable for your convertible notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave your convertible notebook in your hotel room while you are away. •Always keep your convertible notebook with you while waiting in airports, train stations, or bus terminals. Be ready to claim your convertible notebook as soon as it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. •Write down your convertible notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your convertible notebook) in case of theft or loss, and keep the information in a safe place. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your convertible notebook and accessories. •Whoever sits next to you or behind you can see your convertible notebook display. Avoid working with confidential files until you can be sure of privacy. •Use a startup password to restrict access to your convertible notebook. The startup password is set using the BIOS utility. To create a startup password: 1Restart your convertible notebook. As soon as you see a startup screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press E NTER and follow the instructions. You must set the supervisor password in order to set the user (startup) password. 3Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. This is the password you need to enter at startup.Caution Use a password that you can remember, but that is difficult for someone else to guess. The password feature is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. If you forget your password, you must return your convertible notebook to Gateway for service. ImportantYou must enter the Supervisor Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. ImportantYou must enter the User Password each time you turn on your convertible notebook if it was turned off or put in hibernate mode. You do not need to enter the User Password if your convertible notebook was put in Sleep mode.