Place the computer in S2D mode if you intend to store the computer for a month or more. S2D
mode preserves the configuration information stored in nonvolatile random-access memory
(NVRAM). The reserve battery maintains this information, but it may run out of energy after
about a month.
NOTE: S2D mode helps preserve system data by quickly saving it to the hard-disk drive
if you are about to run out of
battery
power.
If the
External Hot-Key
option is enabled in the system setup program, you can enter S2D
mode by pressing <Fn><a> (or <Scroll Lock><a> on an external keyboard). On a French
keyboard, press <Fn><q> or <Scroll Lock><q>.
NOTE: These key combinations do not function under an operating system with ACPI,
such as Windows 98.
Resume operation from S2D mode by pressing the power button.
Some PC Cards may not operate correctly after resuming from S2D mode. If you encounter
problems with a card,
remove and reinsert the card
.
NOTE: Dell creates an appropriately sized S2D file before shipping the computer to
you. Use the Suspend-to-Disk Utility to remove the file, to increase the size of the file, or
to add the S2D file if you removed it. For information on creating a S2D file, see
"
Suspend-to-Disk Utility
."
Power Management Properties for Windows 98
Windows 98 with ACPI provides the
Power Management
Properties
window for setting power
conservation features.
NOTE: Set timeouts and enable hibernate (
S2D
) mode through the
Power
Management
Properties
window rather than through the
Power
screen in the system
setup program.
To access the
Power Management Properties
window and set the power management
features, perform the following steps:
Click the
Start
button, point to
Settings
, and click
Control Panel
.
1.
Double-click the
Power Management Properties
icon.
The
Power Management Properties
window contains the following tabs:
2.
Power Scheme
— allows you to change individual power management
settings or select one of three power mode settings (
Always On
,
Home/Office Desk
, or
Portable/Laptop
) that each provide a set of default
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