Dell Inspiron 1520, Owner'S Manual

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Using a Battery
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Depending on how you set the power management options in the
Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management
Wizard, you may also use one of the following methods:
• Press the power button.
• Close the display.
• Press <Fn><Esc>.
To exit standby or sleep mode, press the power button or open the display,
depending on how you set the power management options. You cannot make
the computer exit standby or sleep 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.
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.
To enter hibernate mode in Windows XP , click the Start button, click Turn off
computer , press and hold <Shift>, and then click Hibernate .
To enter hibernate mode in Windows Vista , click the Windows Vista Start
button , and then click Hibernate.
Depending on how you set the power management options in the
Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management
Wizard, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode:
• Press the power button.
• Close the display.
• Press <Fn><Esc>.
NOTE:
Some ExpressCards may not operate correctly after the computer exits
hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card (see "Removing an ExpressCard or
Blank" on page 89), or simply restart (reboot) your computer.