Power Management Tips; Power Management Modes; Standby Mode; Hibernate Mode - Dell Inspiron 4150 Owner's Manual

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Power Management
Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150
Power Management Tips
Power Management Modes
Power Options Properties

Power Management Tips

HINT: See "Using a Battery" in the Tell Me How help file for more information on conserving battery power (see
Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because the battery life expectancy is largely determined by the number of times the battery
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is charged.
Place the computer in

standby mode

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To exit a power management mode, press the power button.
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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.
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or
Depending on how you set the power management options on the
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methods:
Press the power button.
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Close the display.
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Press .
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To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on 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 completely turning off the computer. When the
computer 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 computer while your computer is in hibernate mode.
Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
Depending on how you set the power management options on the
to enter hibernate mode:
Press the power button.
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Close the display.
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Press .
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HINT: 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 or track stick. For more information on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your
operating system.
or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time.
Advanced tab
Advanced tab
in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following
Advanced
in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods
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tab. You cannot make the