Dell XPS 410 (Mid 2007) - Manual (Page 32)

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
To use the Media Card Reader:
1 Check the media or card to determine the proper orientation for insertion.
2 Slide the media or card into the appropriate slot until it is completely seated in the connector.
If you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card. Check the card orientation and try again.
IEEE 1394 (Optional)
IEEE 1394 is a digital interface that can move large amounts of data between computers and peripheral
devices. IEEE 1394 is ideal for use with multimedia devices because it speeds the transfer of data and
large files, which enables a computer to connect directly to devices such as digital video cameras.
NOTE:
The connector can accept 4-pin IEEE 1394 devices with the use of an adapter.
Your computer may have an optional front IEEE 1394 connector. This connector is only available if you
purchased an add-in card that uses IEEE 1394. To purchase a card, contact Dell.
Power Management
Overview
The Microsoft
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Windows
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XP power management features can reduce the amount of electricity your
computer uses when it is on and you are not using it. You can reduce power to just the monitor or the
hard drive, or you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer.
When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, it returns to the operating state it was in
prior to entering the mode.
NOTE:
Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in Windows XP Home
Edition. When a Windows XP Professional computer is connected to a network, different options related to security
and networking appear in certain windows.
NOTE:
The procedures to activate the standby and hibernate modes may vary according to your operating system.
Standby Mode
Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a designated period of
time, known as a time-out. When the computer exits from standby mode, it returns to the operating
state it was in prior to entering standby mode.
NOTICE:
If your computer loses power while in standby mode, it may lose data.
NOTICE:
The graphics card in your computer is installed in the PCI Express x16 slot. When there is a card in this
slot and you add a peripheral that does not support s3 suspend, your computer will not enter standby mode.
To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of inactivity:
1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel.
2 Define your standby settings on the Power Schemes Tab and Advanced Tab.