158Chapter 8: Managing Powerwww.gateway.comChanging power settingsYou can change the function of the power button, Standby system key, andpower-saving timers by changing power settings on your notebook.You can customize power settings from the Windows Control Panel by selectingpower schemes, setting power alarms, adjusting advanced power settings, andactivating Hibernate mode.Power schemes (groups of power settings) let you change power saving optionssuch as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off. You canselect one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme.Alarms can alert you when the battery charge is low.Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to the powerbutton and Standby system key. You can also select which power saving modeis activated when you close the LCD panel.Changing the power schemeTo change the power scheme1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panelwindow opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performanceand Maintenance.- OR -In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The ControlPanel window opens.
