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Enhancing Productivity

Using Standby

2Click Stand By.

The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on/off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode.

If you are connected to a Windows® network server (domain server), power down the computer using the Standby command as follows:

1Click the Start button, then select Shut down. The Shut Down window appears.2Select Stand by from the drop-down list of options.

3Click OK.

The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks green to indicate the machine is in Stand by mode.

NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work often.

Going into Standby mode more quickly

You can also put the computer into Standby mode in three ways:❖By pressing the hot key combination Fn+F3.

❖By pressing the power button

❖By closing the display panel.