l Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the followingmethods to enter hibernate mode:¡ Press the power button.¡ Close the display.¡ Press .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 hibernatemode 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 PropertiesThe Power Options Properties window helps you to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. To access the Windows Power OptionsProperties window:l Click the Start button® Control Panel® Performance and Maintenance® Power Options.Power Schemes TabThe Power schemes drop-down menu displays the selected preset power scheme. Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to maximize batterypower.Windows XP controls the performance level of the processor depending on the power scheme you select. You do not need to make any further adjustments toset the performance level.Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for entering standby mode, turning off the display, and turning off the hard drive. For moreinformation on power management options, see "Help and Support Center."Alarms TabThe Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. When youreceive your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. It is recommended that you continue to use thesesettings. See "Using a Battery" in the Owner's Manual for your computer for more information on low-battery warnings.Power Meter TabThe Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining.Advanced TabThe Advanced tab allows you to:l Set power icon and standby mode password options.l Program the following functions (depending on your operating system):¡ Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to do).¡ Enter standby mode.¡ Enter hibernate mode.¡ Shut down Windows and turn off the computer.¡ Choose no action (None or Do nothing).To program these functions, click an option from the corresponding drop-down menu and then click OK.NOTE: Some PC Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) yourcomputer.NOTE: To enable audible alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm.
