Power

Default Power Settings

The following tables describe the factory power settings on the notebook. You can change many of these settings according to your preference. For more information on changing power settings, refer to “Power Options,” later in this chapter.

Turning the Notebook On or Off

Task

Procedure

Results

 

 

 

Turn on the

Press the power/standby

The power/standby light

notebook.

button.

is turned on.

 

 

The Windows operating

 

 

system loads.

Shut down the

1.

Save your work and

notebook.*

 

close all open

 

 

applications.

 

2.

Select Start > Turn Off

 

 

Computer > Turn Off.*

The power/standby light is turned off.

The Windows operating system shuts down.

The notebook is turned off.

*If the system is unresponsive and you are unable to shut down the notebook with this procedure, refer to “Emergency Shutdown Procedures,” later in this chapter.

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