Dell Latitude 110L - Manual (Page 60)

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 in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following
methods:
¡ Press the power button.
¡ Close the display.
¡ 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.
To manually enter hibernate mode:
l Click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and hold <Shift>, and then click Hibernate.
or
l 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 <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.
NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it may lose data.
NOTE: You cannot remove devices or USB mobile docking stations while your computer is in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the
battery charge level becomes critically low.
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.