Gateway 2500 Guía Del Usuario

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 

settings. 

To access the 

 dialog box click 

, 

, 

, then 

. 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.

OFF

Startup

Press the power button

ON

Standby

Click 

, 

, 

then 

click 

- OR -
Press 

F

N

+F4

In Standby 
mode

Resume 
power

Press the power button

ON

Shutdown

Click 

, 

, click

again, then click