Gateway M-6882h, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 5: Managing Power
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When in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory
information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely
off.
Changing notebook power
settings
You can change the function of your notebook’s power button,
Sleep system key, and power-saving timers by changing power
settings on your notebook.
You can customize power settings from the Windows Mobility
Center by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced
power settings.
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.
If your notebook
is...
...and you want
to...
...then
On Enter Sleep or
Hybrid Sleep
mode Press F
N
+F3 .
On Enter Hibernate
mode Click ( Start ), click
the arrow next to the
lock icon, then click
Hibernate .
In Sleep, Hybrid
Sleep, or Hibernate
mode Exit Sleep, Hybrid
Sleep, or
Hibernate mode Press the power
button.