User manual GATEWAY SOLO 2150

[. . . ] Do not post this document to any publicly available location. For a public version (HTML) of this document, refer to the Gateway. com technical docs library. Contents 1 Getting Started . Customizing the multi-function buttons . Using the CD/DVD drive and multimedia features . [. . . ] CD and DVD drives use a large amount of power. s s s s Changing power settings You can change the behavior of the power button, Standby key, and power-saving timers by changing power settings on your computer. Changing settings in Windows 98 You can completely customize your computer's power settings through the Windows Control Panel by selecting power schemes, setting power alarms, adjusting advanced power settings, and enabling Hibernate mode. Power schemes let you change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is turned off. You can also select one of the pre-defined power schemes or make changes and save it as a custom power scheme. Power alarms can alert you when the battery charge is low. Advanced power settings let you reassign the power button and Standby key to activate different power saving modes. Hibernate mode saves more power than other modes because it uses no power at all. Hibernate mode (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns the computer completely off. The next time you turn on the computer, the memory information is read Power 45 from the hard drive and Windows is restored to the same condition when you activated Hibernate, with the same applications running and the same documents open. To change the power scheme: 1 Click Start, then select Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Power Management. The Power Management Properties dialog box opens. 2 Select a pre-defined power scheme from the drop-down list. The Portables/Laptop scheme changes the settings to maximize battery life. - OR Set the timers for System Standby, Turn off monitor, and Turn off hard disks, then save your custom power scheme by clicking Save As and typing in a name. 3 Apply the changes by clicking OK. 46 Travel Tips To change the alarm options: 1 Click Start, then select Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Power Management. The Power Management Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Alarms tab. 3 Adjust the alarm settings, then apply the changes by clicking OK. Power 47 To change advanced power management settings: 1 Click Start, then select Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Power Management. The Power Management Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Advanced tab. 3 Change the settings, then save the changes by clicking OK. 48 Travel Tips To enable Hibernate mode support: 1 Click Start, then select Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Power Management. The Power Management Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Hibernate tab. 3 Select the Enable hibernate support check box, then click Apply. Hibernate mode is now an option you can select in the Advanced tab of the Power Management Properties dialog box. For more information on changing the Advanced tab settings, see "To change advanced power management settings:" on page 48. Power 49 Changing settings in Windows 95 To change power settings in Windows 95, you need to enter the BIOS Setup utility. To change power settings in Windows 95: 1 Turn on or restart your notebook. 2 As soon as a startup screen appears, press F2. 3 Select the Power menu by using the right arrow key. The screen example shown below is similar to what you see. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help Power Switch: Lid Switch: Low Battery Beep: Cooling Control: > AC Mode Power Savings: > DC Mode Power Savings: Resume On Time: Resume Time: Resume On Modem Ring: SuspendMode at ResumeOnRing: [Off] [00:00:00] [Off] [STR] [On/Off] [Backlight off] [Enabled] [Performance] Set the power button to On/Off to work normally. Set to Suspend/Resume to work as a suspend/resume button. Hold button 5 seconds to shut off system. F1 Help ESC Exits Select Item Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Enter Select > Sub-Menu Setup Default F10 Save and Exit 4 Navigate through the options using the keys identified at the bottom of the screen. The Item Specific Help column on the right side of the screen provides additional information about each menu selection. 50 Travel Tips The following settings are most commonly changed: s Power switch sets power switch functionality. [. . . ] This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to the Telecom `111' Emergency Service. Important Under power failure conditions, this telephone may not operate. Make sure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use. Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications: (a) There shall be no more than 10 calls to the same number within any 30-minute period for any single manual call initiation, and (b) The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next attempt. The equipment shall be set to make sure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is no less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another. [. . . ]