From db66ed5e3a3a949f0c37a6ffd01c2e9c0bcc7717 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Phil Bull Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:10:38 +0100 Subject: Added new stubs (mostly power management) --- gnome-help/C/display-dim.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/mouse-wakeup.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-batterybroken.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-batterycapacity.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-batteryestimate.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-batterylife.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-batteryoptimal.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-batteryslow.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-batterywindows.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-brighter.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-closelid.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-constantfan.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-history.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-hotcomputer.page | 26 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-lowpower.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-nowireless.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-othercountry.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-spindown.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-suspendfail.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-suspendhibernate.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-turnoffbutton.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-whydim.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/power-willnotturnon.page | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ 23 files changed, 576 insertions(+) create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/display-dim.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/mouse-wakeup.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-batterybroken.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-batterycapacity.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-batteryestimate.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-batterylife.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-batteryoptimal.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-batteryslow.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-batterywindows.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-brighter.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-closelid.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-constantfan.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-history.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-hotcomputer.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-lowpower.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-nowireless.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-othercountry.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-spindown.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-suspendfail.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-suspendhibernate.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-turnoffbutton.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-whydim.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/power-willnotturnon.page (limited to 'gnome-help') diff --git a/gnome-help/C/display-dim.page b/gnome-help/C/display-dim.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3edc533 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/display-dim.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + Dim the screen after a certain period + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Explain how to change the length of time after which the screen is dimmed, and other similar options.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-wakeup.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-wakeup.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bc62b92 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-wakeup.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + Why does it take a while for the mouse/touchpad to work? + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Explain that the (wireless/optical) mouse or touchpad might need to be woken up (e.g. by clicking a button or wiggling the mouse for a while) before they will work.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-batterybroken.page b/gnome-help/C/power-batterybroken.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0296b07 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-batterybroken.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + Why does it say my battery is broken? + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Message displayed when user logs in for the first time; if laptop battery is old, its maximum capacity will be low and GPM will tell the user that it might be broken. This could panic users - reassurance and explanation is needed.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-batterycapacity.page b/gnome-help/C/power-batterycapacity.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..651c0d0 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-batterycapacity.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

This is a conceptual topic. It should explain the difference between design and actual battery capacity (these figures can be viewed in the GPM interface). It should explain why there is a difference, and why battery capacity degrades over time.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-batteryestimate.page b/gnome-help/C/power-batteryestimate.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..25cb0d4 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-batteryestimate.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + It says X minutes of battery remaining, but that's not true + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Explain why the "charge remaining" estimate isn't completely accurate, and how the estimate improves over time.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-batterylife.page b/gnome-help/C/power-batterylife.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..79228ba --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-batterylife.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + How can I use less power and improve battery life? + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Tips on reducing power consumption (laptop/netbook/desktop PC). Tips on improving battery life for laptops/netbooks.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-batteryoptimal.page b/gnome-help/C/power-batteryoptimal.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fad9303 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-batteryoptimal.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + Getting the best out of your laptop battery + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Strategies for optimal battery consumption/charging. Lots of people have opinions on how/when to charge your battery: do you let it run down fully before charging, or leave it plugged in all the time, or what?

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-batteryslow.page b/gnome-help/C/power-batteryslow.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dbb8186 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-batteryslow.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + Why is my laptop slow when it's on battery? + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

On battery, processors with variable clock speeds may go into powersaving mode, which is slower. Explain this, and how the settings can be changed.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-batterywindows.page b/gnome-help/C/power-batterywindows.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0f75d41 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-batterywindows.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + Why do I have less battery life than I did on Windows/Mac OS? + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Explain reasons why the battery life in Linux (etc) could be shorter than on other OSes. Reasons might include inaccurate battery life estimates (see power-batteryestimate), misestimates on the other OS, or optimisations on the other OS that are missing in Linux.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-brighter.page b/gnome-help/C/power-brighter.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cc3b836 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-brighter.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + How can I make the screen brighter? + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Explain that most laptops have a brightness control using a keyboard shortcut. Mention the panel applet that allows you to control screen brightness. Mention places where screen brightness behaviour can be changed (link to other topics if necessary). For people with desktop displays, mention that there is normally a brightness control on the monitor. Also, mention that the screen gamma/contrast settings may have an impact on perceived brightness.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-closelid.page b/gnome-help/C/power-closelid.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..79ee540 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-closelid.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + Why does my computer turn off when I close the lid? + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Explain that the computer probably hasn't turned off, it just suspended itself. Describe how to wake up from being suspended. Explain that some computers don't suspend properly. Show how you can change the settings for what happens when the lid is closed.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-constantfan.page b/gnome-help/C/power-constantfan.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f0d5ef6 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-constantfan.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + Why is the laptop fan always running? + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Explain why the fan might always be running. It could be because the processor is always running at its full clock speed, or that the Linux drivers for the motherboard don't handle the fan very well.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-history.page b/gnome-help/C/power-history.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ff01686 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-history.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + Power statistics + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

An explanation of the GPM Power Statistics tab. Explain what the options show, and what interesting information you can get out of it. Probably need to ask the GPM maintainer for explanation of some items.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-hotcomputer.page b/gnome-help/C/power-hotcomputer.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5a41de9 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-hotcomputer.page @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + My computer gets really hot + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Explain that this is usually OK, but sometimes you might need to check that it's not overheating. List ways to keep the computer cool. Mention how to check the CPU/system temperature (probably have to use the terminal).

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Some people may be worried that there is a health risk in having a hot computer on their lap. I think sperm start dying-off above 14 degrees C, so it seems plausible that there could be at least a short-term impact on male fertility. If you're feeling up to it, point to (and briefly summarise) some decent web resource on the issue.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-lowpower.page b/gnome-help/C/power-lowpower.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..55fab1b --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-lowpower.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + Why did my computer turn off/hibernate when the battery got to 10%? + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Explain that the computer shuts down when it gets to low battery. Check that 10% is the default threshold (it might be lower). Explain how to change the threshold setting, and the power-down behaviour (i.e. shut down or hibernate).

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-nowireless.page b/gnome-help/C/power-nowireless.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ae6c222 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-nowireless.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + I have no wireless network when I wake up my computer + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Explain that some hardware misbehaves and doesn't reset itself properly when the computer wakes up from being suspended/hibernated. Mention that you can try turning the wireless card off and then on again if it has a hard/soft switch.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-othercountry.page b/gnome-help/C/power-othercountry.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b194fe6 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-othercountry.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + Will my computer work with a different country's power supply? + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Explain that computers work fine at different AC voltages. Note that you must have an adapter for the wall socket.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-spindown.page b/gnome-help/C/power-spindown.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e481624 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-spindown.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + What does "Spin down hard disks when possible" mean? + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Explain what this means, and why it might help to save power (but reduce performance). It's a setting in the Power Preferences.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-suspendfail.page b/gnome-help/C/power-suspendfail.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c2acbf0 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-suspendfail.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + Why won't my computer turn back on after I suspended it? + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Explain symptoms of computer that failed to resume from a suspend problerly. Give troubleshooting steps.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-suspendhibernate.page b/gnome-help/C/power-suspendhibernate.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..09cd779 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-suspendhibernate.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + What happens when I suspend/hibernate the computer? + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Explain what happens when you choose to suspend or hibernate the computer. Explain whether apps will remain open or not, whether power will be used or not. Explain how to resume. Warn user that they should save all work in case of any problems.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-turnoffbutton.page b/gnome-help/C/power-turnoffbutton.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..70bde1c --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-turnoffbutton.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + I want the computer to turn off when I press the power button + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

By default, the user is asked what to do when the physical power button of the computer is pressed. You can make the computer turn off immediately rather than prompting.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-whydim.page b/gnome-help/C/power-whydim.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b4921a5 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-whydim.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + Why does the screen dim after a few seconds? + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

Explain that screen dimming is a power saving feature, normally when disconnected from AC power. Link to power-dim to explain how to control this behaviour.

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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-willnotturnon.page b/gnome-help/C/power-willnotturnon.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..23e0eb5 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-willnotturnon.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ + + + + + XXX + + + GNOME Documentation Project + gnome-doc-list@gnome.org + + + + + + My computer will not turn on + + + GNOME Documentation Project +

This is a complicated topic. Give troubleshooting steps/reasons for why the computer won't turn on. SOme of the reasons may be down to hardware failure.

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