Power Management Tips - Dell Latitude D400 User Manual

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NOTE: See "Using a
Battery" for more
information on conserving
battery power.
NOTE: The power
management options
described in this section
are for Microsoft®
Windows® operating
systems. Power
management options may
vary, depending on which
operating system is
installed.
NOTE: The Power
Management Wizard is
not available if you have
restricted access rights.
NOTE: On the What is
Power Management?
screen, you can select Do
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When you select this
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Power Management Tips

• Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because
battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is
charged.
• Place the computer in
leave the computer unattended for long periods of time.
• To exit a power management mode, press the power button.
Power Management Wizard
If Dell™ QuickSet is installed, click or double-click the
Power Management Wizard.
The first two screens of the wizard—Welcome and What is Power
Management?—describe and define various power management options.
Use the following screens of the Power Management Wizard to set various
power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and
low battery-charge alarms.
Setting Sleep Modes
The screen defines standby and hibernate modes. From the screen you can:
• Set standby-mode password options.
• Enable or disable hibernate mode.
• Select how the computer will respond when you close the display:
– Choose no action.
– Enter standby mode.
– Enter hibernate mode.
standby mode or hibernate mode when you
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