Power Management Modes; Power Options Properties; Standby Mode; Hibernate Mode - Dell Inspiron 2600 Service Manual

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Power Management
Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650
Management Tips
Power Management Modes
Power Options Properties
Battery Performance
Management Tips
Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because the battery life expectancy is largely determined by the number of times it is
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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:
In the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click Standby.
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In Windows® 2000, click the Start button, click Shutdown, click Standby, and then click OK.
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Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following
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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 Advanced tab. You cannot make the
computer exit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad.

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.
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. For more information on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your operating system.

Power Options Properties

or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time.
Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods