Dell Inspiron 8200 - Manual (Page 36)

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Power Management
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200
Management Tips
Power Management Modes
Power Options Properties
Management Tips
l Connect the Dell™ computer to an electrical outlet when possible because the battery life expectancy is largely determined by the number of times the
battery is charged.
l Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time.
l To exit a power management mode, press the power button.
Power Management Modes
Standby Mode
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 , use one of the following methods:
¡ Press the power button.
¡ 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.
Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab , use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode:
l Press the power button.
l Close the display.
l 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
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.
HINT: Some PC Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your
computer.