Dell Latitude XT (Late 2007) - Manual (Page 77)

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• Use the Power Management Wizard or the Power Options Properties
window to select options to optimize your computer’s power usage. These
options can also be set to change when you press the power button, close
the display, or press .
NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 79 for information
on conserving battery power.
Power Management Modes
Sleep Mode in Windows Vista
Sleep mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive
after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). When the Tablet - PC
exits sleep mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before
entering sleep mode.
NOTICE: If your Tablet-PC loses AC and battery power while in sleep mode, it may
lose data.
To enter sleep mode in Windows Vista, click Start , and move your mouse
over the right triangle beside the lock option to open the Power Options
Properties window, and then click Sleep.
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
To exit sleep mode, press the power button or open the display, depending on
how you set the power management options. You cannot make the Tablet - PC
exit sleep mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick.
Hibernate Mode
Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on
the hard drive and then completely turning off the Tablet-PC. When the
Tablet-PC exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was
in before entering hibernate mode.
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