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User Guide
Using power saving modes
System Suspend mode
The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The umber power light flashes in this mode.
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If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will turn off.
To activate System Suspend mode
Press <Fn>+<Esc>, or press the power button quickly. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode.
To return to Normal mode
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Press any key.
When the computer is in
System Suspend or System Hibernation mode, you cannot
insert a disk.
System Hibernation mode
The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off. The power indicator light is off in this mode.
To activate System Hibernation mode
Press <Fn>+<F12>. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode.
To return to Normal mode
Turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer returns to its previous state.
Steps to return to Normal mode: | |
System Hibernation b System suspend b System Idle | |
System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation. | |
Power consumption: | |
System Idle b System Suspend b System Hibernation | |
System Idle uses more power than System Hibernation. |