Power
Emergency Shutdown Procedures
ÄCAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved data.
If the notebook is unresponsive and you are unable to use normal shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided:
■Press ctrl+alt+delete. Select Shut Down > Turn Off.
■Press and hold the power/standby button for at least 5 seconds.
■Disconnect the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. For more information about removing and storing the battery pack, refer to the “Storing a Battery Pack” section in this chapter.
Power Options
Using Power Schemes
A power scheme controls the amount of power the notebook uses while running on external power or on a battery pack, and also sets the notebook to initiate standby or hibernation after a period of inactivity you specify.
To select a preset power scheme or create a custom power scheme:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes tab.
2.Follow the instructions on the screen.
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