Dell 3100, E310 owner manual Standby Mode, Hibernate Mode, Power Options Properties

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Standby Mode

Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a time-out. When the computer exits from standby mode, it returns to the operating state it was in before it entered standby mode.

To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of inactivity:

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance.

3Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options.

To immediately activate standby mode without a period of inactivity, click the Start button, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Stand by.

To exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse.

NOTICE: If your computer loses power while in standby mode, it may lose data.

Hibernate Mode

Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in before it entered hibernate mode.

To activate hibernate mode:

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance.

3Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options.

4Define your hibernate settings on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab.

To exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to exit from hibernate mode. Pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is in hibernate mode.

Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. If the computer’s hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically.

Power Options Properties

Define your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in the Power Options Properties window. To access the Power Options Properties window:

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance.

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Service Tag CD or DVD activity lightSeptember DD137 Contents Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore103 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesAdding a Second Hard Drive optional 110 104107 109Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Microsoft Windows License Label Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Service Code to directFollow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Finding Information Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader OptionalConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork cable Power ManagementNetwork Setup Wizard Connector Network adapter connector on computerPower Options Properties Standby ModeHibernate Mode Advanced Tab Power Schemes TabHibernate Tab About RAID ConfigurationsUsing RAID with Hard Drive Passwords RAID LevelSetting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Configuring Your Computer for RAIDDeleting a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Level 1 ConfigurationCreating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 ConfigurationHyper-Threading Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsUse these characters in filenames Error MessagesMedia Card Reader Problems Computer stops responding Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upSolid blue screen appears Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemOther software problems Memory ProblemsMouse Problems Power Problems Network ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsInstalling Memory on Light Pattern Problem DescriptionModule see Installing Memory on Modules without errorRepeat this process for each card. If Determine whether a conflict exists bySee Cards on Then restart the computerLight Pattern Problem Description Option Function Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Windows XP Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Identifying DriversRestoring Your Operating System Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Advanced Troubleshooting Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System shutdown SystemBack View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts CD or DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive Power supplyInside View of Your Computer Memory System Board ComponentsDDR2 Memory Overview Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Installing MemorySecuring clips Connector Removing Memory Cards Installing an Expansion Card Not fully seated card Fully seated card Alignment guide Removing an Expansion Card Drive Panels Sliding plate lever Drive panel Removing the Drive PanelDrive-panel Insert tab Center drive-panel Removing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Drive-panel Insert latch Drive panel Drive-panel insertReplacing the Drive Panel DrivesCD/DVD drives Connecting Drive CablesIDE Drive Addressing Power cable Drive Interface ConnectorsPower Cable Connector Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connectorHard Drive Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesRemoving a Hard Drive Tabs Hard drive Removing and Installing PartsDrive Bracket rails Installing a Hard DrivePrimary hard drive Upper bay Adding a Second Hard Drive optionalRail tabs Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DrivePage Drive Screws Installing a Floppy DrivePower cable Data cable Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderSliding plate lever Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Screws Installing a Media Card ReaderFlexBay cable Media Card Reader CD/DVD DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Data cable Power cable Removing and Installing PartsSliding plate lever CD/DVD drive Installing a CD/DVD DriveDrive Screws Removing and Installing Parts Data cable Power cable Replacing the Battery BatteryReplacing the Computer Cover Battery Battery socketRemoving and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts System clock MHz data rate Appendix SpecificationsLevel 1 L1 cache At least 16 KB Level 2 L2 cache Pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, write-back Sram100 101 102 Overview System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup Screen104 System Setup OptionsOr RAID On 105106 Remotely from Suspend Boot SequenceOption Settings 107108 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots 109 Clearing Forgotten Passwords110 Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor111 MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Notices U.S. Only113 Class a Class B114 Contacting DellFCC Identification Information 115 116 117 980-9-15-3978 118592 818 Colombia119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 Uruguay 13001344 373 01344 860131 132 Index 133 Index134 Index Index 135 136 Index USBIndex 137 138 Index
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