Dell Latitude X300 User Guide - Page 91

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: l In the Microsoft® Windows XP operating system, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click Stand by. In Windows® 2000, click the Start button, click Shutdown, click Standby, and then click OK. or l Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods: ¡ Press the power button. ¡ Close the display. ¡ Press and . 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. 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 manually enter hibernate mode: l In Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and hold and then click Hibernate. In Windows® 2000, if hibernate support is enabled, click the Start button, click Shutdown, click Hibernate, and then click OK. or l Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: ¡ Press the power button. ¡ Close the display. ¡ Press and . NOTE: 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 The Power Options Properties window helps you to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. To access the Microsoft® Windows® Power Options Properties window: l In Windows XP, click the Start button® Control Panel® Performance and Maintenance® Power Options. l In Windows 2000, open the Control Panel, and then double-click the Power Options icon.