Power Options Properties; Power Schemes Tab; Alarms Tab; Power Meter Tab - Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2 Notice

Depending on how you set the power management options on the
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methods to enter hibernate mode:
Press the power button.
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Close the display.
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Press <Fn><Esc>.
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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.
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.
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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.
Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for entering standby mode, turning off the display, and turning off the hard drive. For more
information on power management options, see

Alarms Tab

NOTE: To enable audible alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm.
The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. When you
receive your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. It is recommended that you continue to use these
settings. See "Using a Battery" in the

Power Meter Tab

The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining.

Advanced Tab

The Advanced tab allows you to:
Set power icon and standby mode password options.
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Program the following functions (depending on your operating system):
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Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to do).
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Enter standby mode.
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Enter hibernate mode.
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Shut down Windows and turn off the computer.
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Choose no action (None or Do nothing).
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To program these functions, click an option from the corresponding drop-down menu and then click OK.
"Help and Support Center."
Owner's Manual for your computer for more information on low-battery warnings.
Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following