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Using Normal mode
This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. The green power indicator light is on in this mode.
To save power, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk.
Using Standby mode
The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The umber
power light flashes in this mode.
To activate Standby mode, proceed as follows:
Press
<Fn>+<Esc>
.
You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter
Standby
mode.
To return to Normal mode, proceed as follows:
Press any key.
If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will switch off automatically.
When the computer is in Standby mode, you cannot insert a disk.
Standby requires less time than Hibernate to be activated or to return to normal mode.
Standby uses more power than Hibernate.
Using Hibernate mode
The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off. The power indicator light is off in
this mode.
To activate Hibernate mode, proceed as follows:
Press
<Fn>+<F12>
.
