Dell PP05XB, M1710 owner manual To enter standby mode

To enter standby mode:

•Click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click Stand by. or

•Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods:

–Press the power button.

–Close the display.

–Press <Fn><Esc>.

To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the power management options. You cannot make the computer exit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad.

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 hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode.

NOTICE: You should not remove devices while your computer is in hibernate mode.

Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.

To manually enter hibernate mode:

•Click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and hold <Shift>, and then click Hibernate. or

•Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode:

–Press the power button.

–Close the display.

–Press <Fn><Esc>.

NOTE: Some ExpressCards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. You may need to remove and reinsert the card (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 73), or simply restart (reboot) your computer.

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 hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. For more information on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your operating system.

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