Chapter 2.
2-8
Understanding power management
Power management is invoked when the computer recognizes that you have not used your
mouse or keyboard for a user-definable period. There are several states as described in the table
below.
For optimal performance, switch off your monitor at the end of each working day, or whenever
you expect to leave it unused for long periods during the day.
Table
2-4. Power indicator
State
Power Indicator
Screen
Restoring
Operation
On
White
Normal
Standby/Suspend
Amber
Blank
Press a key or
move the mouse
There may be
a slight delay
before the image
reappears.
Note:
Standby also
occurs if there is
no image output to
the monitor.
Off
Off
Blank
Press the power
button
There may be
a slight delay
before the image
reappears.
