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Using Standby mode
If you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time (not overnight), you can put it into
Standby
mode instead of turning it off completely. Putting the computer into
Standby
mode saves energy
and allows a quick return to normal computer use.
To set the timer for your computer to automatically enter
Standby
mode after a certain amount of time,
go to
Control Panel
and choose
Power Options
.
To activate
Standby
mode manually, use one of these two methods:
Use the
Standby
button:
1
Save your work, close all applications and close your Internet connection, if applicable.
2
Press the
Standby
button in the top right-hand corner of the keyboard.
The computer goes into
Standby
mode, indicated by the umber light.
Use the Windows
®
taskbar:
1
Save your work, close all applications and close your Internet connection, if applicable.
2
From the
Start
menu on the Windows
®
taskbar, select
Turn Off Computer.
3
Select
Stand By
.
4
Click
OK
.
The computer goes into
Standby
mode, indicated by the umber light.
To return to Normal mode, choose from the following:
Press any key on the keyboard.
Press the
Standby
button again.
Press one of the PPK buttons on the keyboard.
Quickly press the power button on your computer.