Chapter 2� Adjusting and Using your monitor 2-9
Understanding power management
Power management is invoked when the computer recognizes that you have not used your mouse or
keyboard for a user-definable period� There are several states as described in the table below�
For optimal performance, switch off your monitor at the end of each working day, or whenever you
expect to leave it unused for long periods during the day�
Table 2-3.
Power indicator
State
Power Indicator Screen
Restoring Operation
Compliance
On
Green
Normal
Standby/Suspend
Orange
Blank
Press a key or move the
mouse
There may be a slight
delay before the image
reappears�
Note:
Standby also occurs
if there is no image output
to the monitor�
ENERGY STAR
Off
Off
Blank
Press the power button
There may be a slight
delay before the image
reappears�
ENERGY STAR
Power Manage ment Modes
VESA Modes
Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync
Video
Power Indicator
Power Consumption
Normal operation
Active
Active
Active
White
40 W (maximum)*
40W (typical)
Active-off mode
Inactive
Inactive
Off
Amber
Less than 0�5 W
Switch off
-
-
-
Off
Less than 0�3W
Energy Star
Power consumption
P
on
29�71W
E
TEC
92�46kWh
* Maximum power consumption with max luminance.
This document is informational only and reflects laboratory performance� Your product may
perform differently, depending on the software, components and peripherals you ordered and shall
have no obligation to update such information� Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon
this information in making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise� No warranty as to
accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied�
