Hibernate Mode - Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual

Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 8100
standby mode.
To activate standby mode:
Click the Start button, click Shut down, click Stand by, and then click OK.
or
Press the power button or the power conservation key combination,
<Fn><Suspend>, that you programmed (via the Advanced tab).
HINT: You can use the Advanced tab to program the display-close option, the
power button, and the power conservation key combination to activate standby
mode.
To exit standby mode, press the power button, or if you activated standby mode by
closing the display, open (raise) the display.

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 you exit hibernate
mode, the application programs and files that were open before you activated
hibernate mode are still open.
Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically
low, or if either the power button, the power conservation key combination,
<Fn><Suspend>, or the display-close option are programmed to activate hibernate
mode in the Advanced tab of the Power Options Properties window.
HINT: Some PC Cards may not operate correctly after resuming operation from
hibernate mode. If you encounter problems with a PC Card, reinsert the card or
restart your computer.
To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time
to return to its normal operating state. Pressing a key or touching the touch pad or
track stick does not bring the computer out of hibernate mode.
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