Power
Hardware and Software Guide
2–4
Standby and Hibernation
Standby and hibernation are energy-saving features that conserve
power and reduce startup time. They can be initiated by you or
by the system. Refer to the
“Initiating Standby, Hibernation or
Shutdown”
section in this chapter for details about when to use
each setting.
Standby
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CAUTION:
To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave your
tablet PC in standby for extended periods. Connect the tablet PC to an
external power source.
Standby reduces power to system components that are not in use.
When standby is initiated, your work is saved in random access
memory (RAM) and the screen is cleared. When you resume
from standby, your work returns to the screen where you left off.
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Saving your work before initiating standby is not usually
necessary but is a recommended precaution.
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When the tablet PC is in standby, the power lights flash.
