¡ Press .To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab. You cannot make thecomputer exit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick.Hibernate ModeHibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. When thecomputer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode.Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.To manually enter hibernate mode:l In Windows XP, press .orl In Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate.In Windows 2000, if hibernate support is enabled, click the Start button, click Shutdown, click Hibernate, and then click OK.orl 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 or track stick. For more information on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with youroperating 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 In Windows XP, click the Start button® Control Panel® Performance and Maintenance® Power Options.l In Windows 2000, open the Control Panel, and then double-click the Power Options icon.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. For information on setting processor performance for other operating systems, see "Intel SpeedStep® Technology Tab."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 the Help and Support Center (Windows Help in Windows 2000).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" for more information on low-battery warnings.Power Meter TabNOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate mode.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.
