Dell 4100 Conserving Power, Conservation Tips, Power Conservation Modes, Power Options Properties

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Conserving Power

Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100

Conservation Tips

Power Conservation Modes

Power Options Properties

Conservation Tips

•You automatically conserve battery power each time you attach your computer to an electrical outlet. When the AC adapter is attached, the battery is charged while the computer uses AC power. Your battery's life expectancy is largely determined by the number of times it is charged, so use an AC power source to run the computer if one is available.

•When the computer is using battery power, remove the PC Cards that you are not using.

•When possible, attach your computer to an electrical outlet when you play CDs and DVDs. Playing a CD or DVD uses a lot of battery power.

•Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time.

Power Conservation Modes

Standby Mode

Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). When you exit standby mode, the desktop is restored to the same state that it was in before the computer entered standby mode.

To activate standby mode:

•Click the Start button, click Shut down (Turn Off Computer in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition operating system), click Stand by, and then click OK.

or

•Press the power button or the power conservation key combination, , that you can program via the Advanced tab.

HINT: You can use the Advanced tab to program the display-close option, the power button, and the power conservation key combination to activate standby mode.

To exit standby mode, press the power button, or if you activated standby mode by closing the display, open (raise) the display.

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 you exit hibernate mode, the programs and files that were open before you activated hibernate mode are still open.

Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low, or if either the power button, the power conservation key combination, , or the display-close option are programmed to activate hibernate mode in the Advanced tab of the Power Options Properties window.

HINT: Some PC Cards may not operate correctly after exiting hibernate mode. If you encounter problems with a PC Card, reinsert the card or restart your computer.

To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. Pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick does not bring the computer out of hibernate mode.

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.

Power Options Properties

To access the Windows Power Options Properties window:

Windows XP

1.Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.

2.Click Performance and Maintenance.

3.Click the Power Options icon.

Windows 2000

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Contents Hints, Notices, and Cautions Dell InspironAbbreviations and Acronyms Features of the Dell Diagnostics Using the Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell DiagnosticsAdvanced Testing Main Screen Advanced TestingDiagnostics Menu Advanced Testing Help MenuConfirming the System Configuration Information Help Description CategoryPin Signal Definition Ports and Connector Pin-OutsSerial Connector Port LocationsDocking Connector Parallel ConnectorPin Signal PS/2 Connector USB Connector Video ConnectorVideo TV-Out Connector Video Composite Video Pin SignalPower Options Properties Conserving PowerPower Conservation Modes Click Performance and MaintenancePower Schemes Tab Portable/Laptop default Home/Office Always OnPower Meter Tab Hibernate Tab Back to Contents Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Removing and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Screw Identification System Components Exploded ViewPalm Rest Inserts Display Cover Hard Drive AssemblyRemoving the Hard Drive Adding a Daughter Card Modem Replacing the Hard DriveMemory Module Module Bay DevicesRemoving the Memory Module Cover Removing the Memory Modules Replacing the Memory ModulesRemoving the Mini PCI Card Mini PCI Card AssemblyReplacing the Mini PCI Card Keyboard Assembly Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Display Assembly Page Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Bezel Removing the 14.1-Inch Display PanelRemoving the Display Latch Display LatchReplacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Replacing the Display LatchRemoving the Hinge Covers Hinge CoversReplacing the Hinge Covers Remove the display assembly and hinge covers Palm RestPage Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling AssemblyMicroprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocessor ModuleReserve Battery Flashing the BiosRemoving the Reserve Battery Replacing the Reserve Battery System Speaker AssemblyRemoving the Speaker Assemblies Page Replacing the Speaker Assemblies System Board AssemblyRemoving the System Board Replacing the System Board Replacing the Battery and Module Bay Latches Back to Contents System Setup Screens System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens OverviewChanging COM Ports Changing Printer ModesEnabling the Infrared Sensor Accessing Help Files Solving ProblemsPower Problems If the display is blank Error MessagesVideo and Display Problems Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove ProgramsIf you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If the display is difficult to readModems Properties window, click Dialing Properties Printer ProblemsModem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Modems Properties windowExternal Keyboard Problems Scanner ProblemsTouch Pad or Mouse Problems Unexpected CharactersIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Drive ProblemsIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Network Problems General Program ProblemsIf Your Computer Gets Wet Mail ProblemsError messages appear Program stops respondingReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Other Technical ProblemsIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver Windows XP Manually Reinstalling DriversUsing the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver WindowsWindows XP Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows MeClick the System Restore tab Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click File SystemReinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling WindowsUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateReinstalling Windows Me Double-clickRefresh Windows OSReinstalling Windows Enabling Hibernate Support System Specifications Audio CommunicationsVideo DisplayTouch Pad BatteryKeyboard Track StickPhysical EnvironmentalDisplay Latch Tour of Your ComputerFront View DisplayTouch Pad MicrophoneDevice Status Lights Keyboard Status LightsLeft Side View Security Cable Slot Right Side ViewHard Drive SpeakersNetwork Connector Audio ConnectorsModem Connector Infrared SensorParallel Connector Video TV-Out ConnectorSerial Connector Back ViewUSB Connector Docking ConnectorPS/2 Connector Video Monitor ConnectorModule Release Latch Battery Release LatchBottom View Docking Device Latch
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