Dell XPS M2010, Owner'S Manual

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Using a Battery
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select the Other tab, and select HID Profile Wakeup Setting to select the devices to wake from standby.
To wake from standby, the computer must also be connected to AC power. For more information, see
"System Setup Screens" on page 114.
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 while your computer is in hibernate mode.
Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
To manually enter hibernate mode:
• C lick the Start button, click Turn off computer , and then click Hibernate .
or
• Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window
or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods to enter hibernate
mode:
– Press the power button.
– Close the display.
– Press <Fn><F1>.
NOTE:
Some PC Cards or ExpressCards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode.
Remove and reinsert the card (see "Removing a Card" on page 85), 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.
Configuring Power Management Settings
You can use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to
configure the power management settings on your computer.
• For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar and click Help .
• To access the Power Options Properties window, click the Start button, point to Control Panel
→
Performance and Maintenance , and then click Power Options . For information on any field in the
Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on the
area where you need information.