Chapter 2 Setting Up the Preinstalled Solaris Operating System Software 17
Putting the Workstation Into Low-Power Mode

After a predetermined period of inactivity, the workstation might automatically

enter the low-power mode. You can manually put the workstation into low-power

mode.

1. Press the Sun Type 6 USB keyboard Sleep key (FIGURE 2-2).

The Power Off Selection dialog box is displayed.

2. Select LowPower from the Power Off Selection dialog box.

The workstation completes any in-process activities, then enters low-power mode

after a short time-out period.

Note – Use the keyboard Sleep key to place the workstation in low-power mode or
to power off the workstation. See FIGURE 2-2.
Note – The Sleep key cannot be used to power on the workstation. Press the Power

button on the front panel to power on the workstation.

FIGURE 2-2 Sun USB Type-6 Keyboard Sleep Key and Power Off Selection MenuActivating the Workstation From Low-Power Mode

To activate a workstation that is in low-power mode, move the mouse or press any

key on your keyboard. The monitor display, if blank, refreshes and the CPU and

hard drives return to full power as needed.

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