Default power settings

This section explains the default standby, hibernation, and shutdown procedures. For information about changing the function of the power features on the computer, refer to "Power options."

The controls and lights discussed in this section are illustrated in "Power control and light locations."

Turning the computer or display on or off

Task

Procedure

Result

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn on the computer.

Press the power button.

The power lights are turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The operating system loads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shut down the computer.*

1. Save your work and close all open

The power lights are turned off.

 

applications.

The operating system shuts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Shut down the computer through the

down.

 

operating system by selecting Start >

The computer is turned off.

 

Turn Off Computer > Turn Off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE If the system is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unresponsive and you are unable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to shut down the computer with

 

 

 

 

 

 

these procedures, refer to "Using

 

 

 

 

 

 

emergency shutdown procedures."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn off the display while

Close the computer.

Closing the computer activates the

the power is on.

 

 

 

 

 

display switch, which initiates standby.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using emergency shutdown procedures

CAUTION Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved information.

If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use normal Windows shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided:

Press ctrl+alt+delete. Then, select Shut Down > Turn Off.

Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.

Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery pack.

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HP EX691UA-NOOS Default power settings, Turning the computer or display on or off, Using emergency shutdown procedures