Power options properties, Power schemes tab – Dell LATITUDE D400 User Manual

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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.

NOTICE:

You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate mode.

Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.

To manually enter hibernate mode:

In Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and hold

, and then click

Hibernate.

In Windows 2000, if

hibernate support is enabled

, click the Start button, click Shutdown, click Hibernate, and then

click OK.

or

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:

Press the power button.

Close the display.

Press

.

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.

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:

In Windows XP, click the Start button® Control Panel® Performance and Maintenance® Power Options.

In Windows 2000, open the Control Panel, and then double-click the Power Options icon.

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.

Windows XP controls the performance level of the processor depending on the power scheme you select. You do not need to

make any further adjustments to set the performance level. For information on setting processor performance for other

operating systems, see "

Intel SpeedStep® Technology Tab

."

Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for entering standby mode, turning off the display, and turning off

the hard drive. For more information on power management options, see the

Help and Support Center

(Windows Help in

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