Power Management Modes - Dell Latitude XT PP12S User Manual

Power Management Modes

Sleep Mode
Sleep mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive
after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). When the Tablet-PC
exits sleep mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before
entering sleep mode.
NOTICE:
If your Tablet-PC loses AC and battery power while in sleep mode, it may
lose data.
To enter sleep mode in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button,
, and move your mouse over the right triangle beside the lock option to
open the Power Options Properties window, and then click Sleep.
Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power
Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you
may also use one of the following methods:
• Press the power button
• Close the display
• Press <Fn><Esc>
To exit sleep mode, press the power button or open the display, depending on
how you set the power management options. You cannot make the Tablet-PC
exit sleep 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 Tablet-PC. When the
Tablet-PC exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was
in before entering hibernate mode.
NOTICE:
You cannot remove devices or undock your Tablet-PC while your Tablet-
PC is in hibernate mode.
Your Tablet-PC enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes
critically low.
To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows Vista, click the Windows
Vista Start button , and move your mouse over the right triangle beside
the Lock icon to open the Power Options Properties window, and then click
Hibernate.
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