Chapter 2. 2-10
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.
Power Management Modes
Table 2-3.
Power indicator
State
Power
Indicator
Screen
Restoring Operation
Compliance
On
Green
Normal
Standby/Suspend
Amber
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
VESA Modes
Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync
Video
Power Indicator
Power Consumption
Normal operation
Active
Active
Active
Green
3
1
W (maximum)*
2
0
W (typical)
Active-off mode
Inactive
Inactive
Off
Amber
Less than 0.5 W
Switch off
-
-
-
Off
Less than 0.3 W
Energy Star
Power Consumption
P
ON
17.05 W
E
TEC
53.7 kWh
