Gateway Solo 2500, User Manual

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Chapter 4: Managing Power Usage 63
Standby in Windows 98
Windows 98 uses Standby mode. The table below shows how to change the
system modes in Windows 98.
The system also initiates a sleep mode automatically based on sleep and
timeout settings made in the
Control Panel Power Management
settings.
To access the
Power Management Properties
dialog box click
Start
,
Settings
,
Control Panel
, then
Power Management
. Adjust the power settings to fit the way
you use your system.
Maximizing the battery life
You can extend the battery life by following these practices:
♦
Dim the display brightness as low as is comfortable.
♦
Close the LCD lid when not in use. The LCD display turns off until
the lid is opened.
♦
Adjust the Power menu settings in the BIOS setup program for
maximum battery life.
For example, you can also make custom settings to the Standby mode,
such as changing the Sleep and Standby Timeout. Changing the
timeouts lets you choose the length of time before the system goes into
the Sleep or Standby mode.
If your
notebook
is... ...and you
want to... Do the following
OFF Startup Press the power button
ON Standby Click Start , Shut Down , Standby, then
click
OK.
- OR -
Press
F
N
+F4
In Standby
mode Resume
power Press the power button
ON Shutdown Click Start , Shut Down , click Shut Down
again, then click OK.