Getting Started

Standby mode

In standby mode the power remains on, but the CPU and all other devices are in Standby mode.

If the computer is not used or accessed in any way, including receipt of

e-mail, for approximately 15 or 30 minutes when the AC adapter is connected, the computer will automatically enter Standby mode (Power Options default).

To restore operation, press the power button.

If the computer automatically enters Standby mode while a network application is active, the application might not be restored when the computer wakes up from Standby.

To prevent the computer from automatically entering Standby mode, disable Standby in Power Options. That action, however, will nullify the computer's Energy Star compliance.

Standby precautions

Before entering Standby mode, be sure to save your data.

Do not remove/install memory or remove power components:

Do not remove/install the memory module. The computer or the module could be damaged.

Do not remove the Battery Pack.

In any of the above cases, the standby configuration will not be saved.

If you carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a hospital, be sure to shut down the computer in hibernation mode or in shutdown mode to avoid radio signal interference.

Benefits of Standby

The standby feature provides the following benefits:

Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation.

Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby feature.

You can use the panel power off feature.

Enabling Standby

You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn + F3. See Chapter 5, The Keyboard , for details.

You can enter standby mode in one of three ways:

1.Click Start, click Turn off Computer and click Stand By.

2.Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the Advanced tab in Power Options described in the Control Panel.

User’s Manual

3-7