User's Manual
GETTING STARTED
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When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut
down the computer.
NOTES: 1. When the computer is shut down in standby mode, the
power indicator flashes orange.
2. If you are operating the computer on battery power, you
can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in
hibernation mode. Standby mode consumes more power.

Standby limitations

Standby will not function under the following conditions:
❑Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.
❑Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.
Restarting the computer
Certain conditions require that you reset the system. For example, if:
❑You change certain computer settings.
❑An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard
commands.
There are three ways to reset the computer system:
1. a. In Windows XP, click start then click Turn Off Computer. From the
Turn Off Computer menu select Restart.
b.In Windows 2000, click start and click Shut Down. From the Shut
Down menu select Restart.
2. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to display the Windows Task Manager, then
select Shutdown and Restart.
3. Select Restart from the Turn Off Computer window in the start
menu.
4. Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Wait 10 to 15
seconds, then turn the power on again by pressing the power button.