Using Your Notebook Computer
Using Power Saving Modes
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System Suspend Mode
The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to
the CPU. The amber power light flashes in this mode.
To activate System Suspend mode
Press Fn+Esc, or slide the power switch quickly. You can also use the PowerPanel
utility to enter System Suspend mode.
To return to normal mode
Press any key.
System Hibernation 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 System Hibernation mode
Press Fn+F12. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation
mode.
To return to normal mode
Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch. The computer returns to its
previous state.
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Steps to return to normal mode:
System hibernation
b
System suspend
b
System Idle
System suspend requires less time than System hibernation.
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Power consumption:
System idle
b
System suspend
b
System hibernation
System idle uses more power than System hibernation.
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If you slide the power switch and
hold for more than four seconds,
the computer will switch off
automatically.
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When returning from System
Hibernation mode, the system
status stored on the hard disk is
erased and the computer starts
normally if you slide the power
switch and hold for more than four
seconds.
