User`s guide

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Learning the Basics
Power down options
The computer saves the state of all open programs, turns off
the display, and goes into a low-power suspended state.
The on/off light pulsates amber indicating the machine is in
Standby.
NOTE: To turn the computer completely off, press and hold
the power button until the computer stops beeping (4-5
beeps).
To turn on the computer, press and hold the power button until the
on/off light changes to green. The computer returns to the previous
settings.
You can also configure the computer to shut down in Standby
when you press the power button. For more information, see
“Standby mode” on page 264.
Standby mode hot key
You can quickly select the Standby mode option by using the
Standby mode hot key.
To place the computer in Standby mode:
1 Press
Fn and F3 simultaneously.
2 Release the
Fn and F3keys.
Your computer will now go into Standby mode.
For more information about the Standby mode hot key, see
“Standby mode” on page 264.
Restarting a computer in a special shutdown mode
To restart your computer once it is in Hibernation or Standby
mode, press the power button, or if you suspended your system by
closing the display panel, simply open the panel.
The computer restores the suspended data and you can pick up
right where you left off.