User`s manual

6 The Power System (Vista)
6.2 Managing Your Notebook’s Power
See 6.3 Battery for more information on getting the best performance from the
battery packs.
Use your notebook connected to an electrical outlet as often as possible as the
battery life expectancy is affected by the number of times it is charged.
Your notebook comes with built-in power management. You can configure it through the
Power Options program in the Control Panel, to sleep, hibernate, and wake according to
the specific situations.
The Advanced settings can be accessed via Start > Control Panel > System and
Maintenance > Power Options.
On the Select a power plan page, click Change plan setting under the plan that you want
to change.
Click Change advanced power settings. Expand the Power buttons and lid category to
configure the settings.
When leaving your notebook unattended for the long period, place it in
Standby or
Hibernate Mode. You can exit either power management mode by pressing the Power
Button.
6.2.1 Power Management Modes
6.2.1.1 Sleep Mode
This mode conserves power by switching off the hard drive and display after the preset
period of inactivity (a time-out). When Sleep Mode is exited, your notebook will return to
the same operating state it was before entering sleep.
In Sleep Mode, if your notebook loses power from both of the electrical outlet and
the battery, the data in your notebook may be lost.
To enter Sleep Mode in Windows Vista:
Start > X > Sleep. Or
Set your notebook to enter Sleep Mode ,as you:
• Close the lid of your notebook
• Press the power button
• Press the start menu power button
The settings can be accessed via Power Options: Advanced settings window. See 6.2
Managing Your Notebook’s Power.
To exit Sleep Mode, please press the Power Button. You cannot exit Sleep Mode by using
any key or the Touch Pad. For more information on Sleep Mode, see 2.1 Turning Your
Notebook On and Off.
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