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Configuring Power Management Settings You can use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on your computer. • For information on how to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, click Help, and then select Power Management. • To use Windows Power Options, do one of the following: • Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Power Options, and then select a power plan in the Select a power plan window. or • Click the icon in the notification area, click Power Options, and then select a plan in the Select a power plan window. Using the Sleep Power State Rather than shutting down your portable computer, use the Sleep power state to conserve power. Sleep automatically saves your work to your hard drive, and then returns you to your previous work session without restarting your computer. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Sleep state, it may lose data. To enter Sleep state: • Click Start , click , and then click Sleep. or • Depending on how you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use one of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . To exit Sleep state, press the power button. Using a Battery 49