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Power Management: Dell Inspiron 4150
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Power Management
Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150
Power Management Tips
Power Management Modes
Power Options Properties
Power Management Tips
HINT: See "Using a Battery" in the Tell Me How help file for more information on conserving
battery power (see "
Accessing Help").
● Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because the battery life expectancy
is largely determined by the number of times the battery is charged.
● Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer
unattended for long periods of time.
● To exit a power management mode, press the power button.
Power Management 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 the computer exits standby mode, it returns to the same
operating state it was in before entering standby mode.
NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it may lose
data.
To enter standby mode:
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