Dell Dimension YH242 Owner's Manual

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Contents

34 Setting Up and Using Your Computer• Minimal Power Management — If you want your computer to run with minimal power conservation.• Max Battery — If your computer is a portable computer and you run your computer from batteries forextended periods of time.If you want to change the default settings for a scheme, click the drop-down menu in the Turn offmonitor, Turn off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-outfrom the displayed list. Changing the time-out for a scheme field permanently changes the defaultsettings for that scheme, unless you click Save As and enter a new name for the changed scheme.Advanced TabThe Advanced tab allows you to:• Place the power options icon in the Windows taskbar for quick access.• Set the computer to prompt you for your Windows password before the computer exits from standbymode or hibernate mode.• Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off thecomputer.To program these functions, click an option from the corresponding drop-down menu and click OK.Hibernate TabThe Hibernate tab allows you to enable hibernate mode. If you want to use the hibernate settings asdefined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on the Hibernate tab.For more information on power management options:1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support.2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance.3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your computer.Cleaning Your ComputerCAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ProductInformation Guide.Cleaning the Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorCAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. Clean yourcomputer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may containflammable substances.• Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to gently remove dust from the slots and holes on yourcomputer and from between the keys on the keyboard.DIM_book.book Page 34 Monday, October 15, 2007 11:04 AM