Power options properties, Hibernate mode, Power schemes tab – Dell Latitude X1 User Manual

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Press the power button.

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Close the display.

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Press <Fn><Esc>.

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.

 

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:

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In Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and hold <Shift>, and then click Hibernate.

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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:

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Press the power button.

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Close the display.

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Press <Fn><Esc>.

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. 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 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 the 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. See "

Using a Battery

" for more information on low-battery warnings.

 

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.

NOTICE:

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

NOTE:

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

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