Advanced, Tab in the – Dell Latitude 120L User Manual

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Choose no action.

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Enter standby mode.

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Enter hibernate mode.

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Shut down Windows and turn off the computer.

Completing the Power Management Wizard

 

This screen summarizes the QuickSet power scheme, sleep mode, and battery alarm settings for your computer. Review the settings you have selected and
click Finish.

 

For more information about QuickSet, right-click the

icon in the taskbar and click Help.

Power Options Properties

 

The Power Options Properties window helps you to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. To access the Windows Power Options
Properties
window, click the Start button® Control Panel® Performance and Maintenance® 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.

 

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.

 

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

Windows Help and Support Center

.

Alarms Tab

 

The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. When you
receive your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. It is recommended that you continue to use these
settings. For more information on low-battery warnings, see

Low-Battery Warning

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Power Meter Tab

 

The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining.

Advanced Tab

 

The Advanced tab allows you to:

 

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Set power icon and standby mode password options.

 

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Select how the computer will respond when you close the display:

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Choose no action.

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Enter standby mode.

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Enter hibernate mode.

 

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Select how the computer will respond when you press the power button:

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Choose no action.

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Enter standby mode.

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Enter hibernate mode.

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Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer.

NOTE:

To enable audible alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm.

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