Dell PP01S technical specifications Power Management Properties for Windows

Power Management Settings: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide

Place the computer in S2D mode if you intend to store the computer for a month or more. S2D mode preserves the configuration information stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). The reserve battery maintains this information, but it may run out of energy after about a month.

NOTE: S2D mode helps preserve system data by quickly saving it to the hard-disk drive if you are about to run out of battery power.

If the External Hot-Key option is enabled in the system setup program, you can enter S2D mode by pressing <Fn><a> (or <Scroll Lock><a> on an external keyboard). On a French keyboard, press <Fn><q> or <Scroll Lock><q>.

NOTE: These key combinations do not function under an operating system with ACPI, such as Windows 98.

Resume operation from S2D mode by pressing the power button.

Some PC Cards may not operate correctly after resuming from S2D mode. If you encounter problems with a card, remove and reinsert the card.

NOTE: Dell creates an appropriately sized S2D file before shipping the computer to you. Use the Suspend-to-Disk Utility to remove the file, to increase the size of the file, or to add the S2D file if you removed it. For information on creating a S2D file, see "Suspend-to-Disk Utility."

Power Management Properties for Windows 98

Windows 98 with ACPI provides the Power Management Properties window for setting power conservation features.

NOTE: Set timeouts and enable hibernate (S2D) mode through the Power Management Properties window rather than through the Power screen in the system setup program.

To access the Power Management Properties window and set the power management features, perform the following steps:

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

2.Double-click the Power Management Properties icon.

The Power Management Properties window contains the following tabs:

●Power Scheme — allows you to change individual power management settings or select one of three power mode settings (Always On, Home/Office Desk, or Portable/Laptop) that each provide a set of default

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