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Using power saving modes
The color of the power indicator light on the main unit tells you which mode the computer is in.
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,
open
Power Options
in the
Control Panel
.
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
Shut Down.
Color
Mode
Umber
Computer is in
Standby
mode
Green
Computer is in
Normal
mode
No color
Computer is turned off or in
Hibernate
mode