Compaq PKX301T manual Operating Your Computer, To turn the computer on and off

Basic Operation

Operating Your Computer

Operating Your Computer

You can start and stop your computer using its power button. However, at certain times you may want to use other methods to start or stop the computer—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time.

For information on caring for and protecting your computer, see “Operating Your Computer” in the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your computer.

For information about connecting your modem or LAN (depending on the model), or

	about connecting PC Cards or external devices, see the Reference Guide on the
	Documentation Library CD. See the same manual for modem AT commands.
	To turn the computer on and off
Power mode		To enter this mode
On mode		Press the power button.
Power mode status light is on.
Standby mode		Press the power button
Saves significant power.		–or–
Turns off the display and other components.		click Start, Turn Off Computer, Stand By
Maintains current session in RAM.		–or–
Restarts quickly.		allow timeout.
Restores network connections.
Power mode status light is blinking.
Hibernate mode		Press Fn+F12
Saves maximum power.		–or–
Saves current session to disk, then shuts down.		allow timeout.
Restores network connections.
Power mode status light is off.
Shut down (off)		Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off
Saves maximum power.		–or–
Turns off without saving current session.		press the power button for 4 seconds (only if the Start
At startup, resets everything, starts a new		menu procedure doesn’t work).
session, and restores network connections.
Power mode status light is off.

To turn on: Press the power button to restart, or to resume your session from Standby or Hibernate mode.

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