
Understanding power management
Power management is invoked when the computer recognizes that you have not used your mouse or keyboard for a
For optimal performance, switch off your monitor at the end of each working day, or whenever you expect to leave it unused for long periods during the day.
Table 2-4. Power indicator
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On | green | Normal |
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Standby/Suspend | Amber | Blank | Press a key or |
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| move the mouse |
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| There may be a |
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| slight delay |
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| before the image |
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| reappears |
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| Note: Standby |
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| also occurs if |
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| there is no image |
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| output to the |
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| monitor |
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Off | Off | Blank |
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Chapter 2.