G e t t i n g S t a r t e d
2/2 OWNER’S HANDBOOK
Power management
The overall power state of the computer is signalled by the colour of
the Power Mode light on the front:
[
unlit
]
Off
. The computer is turned off, but while still
connected to the AC power supply it is ready to be
turned on (or turn itself on) when needed.
[
amber
]
Power Minimised
. The computer’s processor stops, the
hard disk stops spinning and the monitor goes blank,
but your files are unaffected.
[
green
]
Power Controlled.
The computer is awake and
working. However, during periods of inactivity it can
automatically reduce power consumption to idle
components. For example, the monitor screen may go
blank.
In its Power Minimised state your computer complies with the
requirements of the “Energy Star” programme for energy-saving
systems. In its Power Controlled state your computer does its best to
reduce power usage but may not always reach Energy Star levels.
If a suitable modem is installed, you can tell the computer to wake
itself up from the Power Minimised or Off state when an incoming
call is received. A networked computer can also be woken up by
remote control, if it is fitted with a network card that supports
IBM’s “Wake On LAN” technology.
Power management and Windows
Mitsubishi Electric CX Series computers support the two types of
power management that may be used by Windows operating
systems: Advanced Power Management (APM) and Advanced
Configuration & Power Interface (ACPI).
Windows 3.11 and Windows NT 4.0
Windows 3.11 (Windows for Workgroups) and Windows NT 4.0
support neither APM nor ACPI. The P
OWER
button acts as a
simple on/off control.
