Power ManagementManagement TipsPower Management ModesPower Options PropertiesManagement TipsNOTE: See "Using a Battery" for more information on conserving battery power.Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because the battery life expectancy islargely determined by the number of times it is charged.Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended forlong periods of time.To exit a power management mode, press the power button.For information on the optimal and allowable AC adapter and battery configurations for your computer,see "Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer" and "Docking Power Considerations."Power Management ModesStandby ModeStandby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period ofinactivity (a time-out). When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to the same operating state it wasin 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:In the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system, click the Start button, click Shutdown, clickStandby, and then click OK.In Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click Stand by.orDepending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the PowerOptions Properties window, use one of the following methods:
