Power Schemes Tab | Dell 4100 instruction

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

2.Click the Power Options icon.

Power Schemes Tab

The Power schemes pull-down menu displays the selected preset power scheme:

•Portable/Laptop (default)

•Home/Office

•Always On

•Presentation (Windows XP and Windows 2000 only)

•Minimal Power Management (Windows XP and Windows 2000 only)

•Max Battery (Windows XP and Windows 2000 only)

HINT: Dell recommends that you continue to use the Portable/Laptop power scheme to maximize battery power conservation.

Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for putting the computer into standby mode, turning off the display, and turning off the hard drive.

Alarms Tab

HINT: To enable audible alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm.

The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. When you receive your computer, the Lower battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. Dell recommends that you continue to use these defaults.

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Dell 4100 specifications Power Schemes Tab, Portable/Laptop default Home/Office Always On

Contents

Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell InspironHints, Notices, and Cautions Starting the Dell Diagnostics Using the Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Features of the Dell Diagnostics Advanced Testing Help Menu Advanced TestingDiagnostics Menu Advanced Testing Main Screen Help Description Category Confirming the System Configuration Information Port Locations Ports and Connector Pin-OutsSerial Connector Pin Signal Definition Pin Signal Parallel ConnectorDocking Connector PS/2 Connector Video Connector USB Connector Video Composite Video Pin Signal Video TV-Out Connector Click Performance and Maintenance Conserving PowerPower Conservation Modes Power Options Properties Portable/Laptop default Home/Office Always On Power Schemes Tab Power Meter Tab Hibernate Tab Back to Contents Recommended Tools Removing and Replacing PartsPreparing to Work Inside the Computer Screw Identification Exploded View System Components Palm Rest Inserts Removing the Hard Drive Hard Drive AssemblyDisplay Cover Replacing the Hard Drive Adding a Daughter Card Modem Removing the Memory Module Cover Module Bay DevicesMemory Module Replacing the Memory Modules Removing the Memory Modules Replacing the Mini PCI Card Mini PCI Card AssemblyRemoving the Mini PCI Card Removing the Keyboard Keyboard Assembly Replacing the Keyboard Display Assembly Page Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Bezel Replacing the Display Latch Display LatchReplacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Removing the Display Latch Replacing the Hinge Covers Hinge CoversRemoving the Hinge Covers Palm Rest Remove the display assembly and hinge coversPage Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Replacing the Microprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling AssemblyMicroprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Reserve Battery Flashing the BiosReserve Battery Removing the Speaker Assemblies System Speaker AssemblyReplacing the Reserve Battery Page Removing the System Board System Board AssemblyReplacing the Speaker Assemblies Replacing the System Board Replacing the Battery and Module Bay Latches Back to Contents Overview System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Enabling the Infrared Sensor Changing Printer ModesChanging COM Ports Power Problems Solving ProblemsAccessing Help Files Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Error MessagesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If you have a problem with external speakers Close the Modems Properties window Printer ProblemsModem and Internet Connection Problems Modems Properties window, click Dialing Properties Unexpected Characters Scanner ProblemsTouch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Drive ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive General Program Problems Network Problems Program stops responding Mail ProblemsError messages appear If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical ProblemsReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver Windows Manually Reinstalling DriversUsing the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver Windows XP Windows Me Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP Click File System Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click the System Restore tab Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling WindowsUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Double-clickRefresh Windows OS Reinstalling Windows Me Reinstalling Windows Enabling Hibernate Support System Specifications Display CommunicationsVideo Audio Track Stick BatteryKeyboard Touch Pad Environmental Physical Display Tour of Your ComputerFront View Display Latch Keyboard Status Lights MicrophoneDevice Status Lights Touch Pad Left Side View Speakers Right Side ViewHard Drive Security Cable Slot Infrared Sensor Audio ConnectorsModem Connector Network Connector Back View Video TV-Out ConnectorSerial Connector Parallel Connector Video Monitor Connector Docking ConnectorPS/2 Connector USB Connector Docking Device Latch Battery Release LatchBottom View Module Release Latch