Apple 500 Series manual Putting the computer to sleep, Automatic sleep

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Putting the computer to sleep

Sleep is a power conservation feature of PowerBook computers, reducing the amount of power the computer draws when it’s not being used. When the PowerBook is in sleep, it has a darkened screen and appears to be off. A green light flashes on the top of the display case when your computer is in sleep.

To put the computer to sleep:

mChoose the Sleep command from the Special menu. (The computer must be on in order for you to put it to sleep.)

For information on other ways of putting the computer to sleep, see the “Batteries & Power” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu. (You can learn about using Macintosh Guide in Chapter 2 of this manual.)

Automatic sleep

If you don’t use the computer for several minutes, it goes to sleep automatically. This conserves battery power.

To wake the computer, press any key on the keyboard (except Caps Lock). The screen will reappear as it was before the computer went to sleep.

You can control the automatic sleep feature. For more information on sleep and automatic sleep, see the “Batteries & Power” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu. (You can learn about using Macintosh Guide in Chapter 2 of this manual.)

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Contents User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Power Management Index Communications regulation information Vcci statement Trackpad button Plugging in the computer Getting StartedWhen you are ready to begin Opening the display To turn on the computer for the first time Turning on the computerProblems turning on your computer? What’s next? Learning the basics Tips for using the trackpad Learned from the tutorial Reviewing the basicsTurning the computer off Automatic sleep Putting the computer to sleepRestarting a computer that’s already on User’sGuide Where to find answersGetting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Now continue with the next section Getting answers with the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Learning useful shortcutsClick one of the category buttons Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a modem Connecting a printerExternal modem is ready to use Terminator Connecting Scsi devicesConnecting your computer as a Scsi disk Using your PowerBook as a Scsi diskTurn on the PowerBook by pressing the Power On key Simplifying the connection process Quitting Scsi disk mode Drawing battery power in Scsi disk modeConnecting an external monitor Video port Video adapter Video cable Trouble? Working with an external monitor Disconnecting an external monitorConnecting sound input and output devices Adding memory to your computer Connecting other devicesInstalling application programs Installing and Using Application ProgramsWorking with several programs at a time Switching programsFinding out which programs are open Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your filesPower sources Power ManagementWhat you should do Responding to low-power messagesWhat you should know Recharging the batteries To remove or replace the batteries, follow these steps Removing or replacing the batteriesPower Management Maximizing work time Maximizing the life of batteriesHealth-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsMusculoskeletal discomfort Arranging your work area and equipment Eye fatigueChair Keyboard and trackpad Built-in display MouseWhat about electromagnetic emissions? Avoiding fatigueExternal monitor Important care and safety instructions Appendix a Caring for batteries Handling floppy disks Traveling with the PowerBook Service and support Storing the PowerBookAppendix B Using Your Keyboard Control key Index Index Index Index PowerBook Troubleshooting Guide See Scsi Y, Z Apple Publishing System