Dell Inspiron 8500 - Manual (Page 45)

Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). When the computer exits
standby mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering standby mode.
To enter standby mode:
l Click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click Stand by.
or
l Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following
methods:
¡ Close the display.
¡ Press .
To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab . You cannot make the
computer exit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick.
Hibernate Mode
Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. When the
computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode.
Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
To manually enter hibernate mode:
l Click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate.
or
l Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following
methods to enter hibernate mode:
¡ Close the display.
¡ Press .
To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate
mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. For more information on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your
operating system.
Power Options Properties
The Power Options Properties window helps you to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. To access the Microsoft® Windows®
Power Options Properties window, click the Start button, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click Power Options.
Power Schemes Tab
The Power schemes drop-down menu displays the selected preset power scheme. Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to maximize battery
power.
NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it may lose data.
NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate mode.
NOTE: Some PC Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your
computer.