Power Management Modes; Standby Mode; Hibernate Mode - Dell Latitude ATG D620 User Manual

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determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged.
Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode (see
you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time.
Use the Power Management Wizard (see
options to optimize your computer's power usage. These options can also be set to change when
you press the power button, close the display, or press <Fn><Esc>.
NOTE: See Battery Performance
power.

Power Management Modes

Standby Mode

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.
NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it may lose
data.
To enter standby mode:
Click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click Stand by.
or
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 or track stick.

Hibernate Mode

Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then
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Configuring Power Management
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