Lenovo S205 manual Shutting down your computer, Putting your computer into sleep state

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Chapter 2. Learning the basics

Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down

When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into sleep state or shut it down.

Putting your computer into sleep state

If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer into sleep state.

When the computer is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it to resume use, and bypass the startup process.

To put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following.

•Click and select Sleep from the Start menu.

•Press Fn + F1.

Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep state) before you move your computer. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data.

To wake the computer, do one of the following.

•Press the power button.

•Press any key on the keyboard.

Shutting down your computer

If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two, shut it down.

To shut down your computer, click and select Shut down from the Start menu.

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Contents IdeaPad S205 First Edition December Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Getting to know your computer Top viewTouchpad Left-side view Adapter jackRight-side view Bottom view Speakers „ Connecting to the power „ Configuring the operating systemLearning the basics „ Reading the manuals„ Shutting down your computer Putting your computer into sleep state„ Checking battery status „ Charging the battery„ Removing the battery pack „ Handling the batteryUsing the touchpad Using the keyboard „ Function key combinationsFn + Esc „ Using memory cards not supplied Inserting a memory cardRemoving a memory card „ Connecting a universal serial bus USB device „ Connecting a Bluetooth device Select models onlyEnabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ OneKey Rescue system button a Special keys and buttonsSystem status indicators „ Using VeriFace „ Attaching a security lock not suppliedSecuring your computer „ Using passwords Connecting to the Internet Wired connection„ Software configuration „ Hardware connectionWireless connection Wi-FiSoftware configuration Hardware connection„ Using Mobile Broadband Select models only Inserting the SIM card Removing the SIM card OneKey Rescue system „ IntroductionOneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system Replacing the battery Appendix A. CRU instructionsReplacing the hard disk drive Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing memory Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Trademarks Index Page New World. New Thinking.TM