Notebook User Guide
!"System Suspend Mode
The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off
power to the CPU. The umber power indicator light flashes in this mode.
To activate System Suspend mode
Press Fn+Esc, or press the power button and release it immediately. You can
also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode.
To return to normal mode
Press any key.
System Hibernation Mode
The state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off. The
power indicator light is off in this mode.
To activate System Hibernation mode
Press Fn+F12. The “Save to Disk Manager” screen appears, and then the
computer enters System Hibernation mode. 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.
❑Time to return to normal mode
System Idle requires less time than System Suspend, and System Suspend
requires less time than System Hibernation.
❑Power consumption
System Idle uses more power than System Suspend, and System Suspend
uses more power than System Hibernation.
When returning from System Hibernation mode, the system status stored on the hard
disk is erase d and the c omputer s tarts nor mally if you press the power button an d hold
for more than four seconds.