User`s guide

Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer
2–12 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series
___________________________ WARNING ___________________________
Batteries must be replaced with the same type recommended by the
manufacturer. Please see your authorized Digital notebook dealer for
details. These batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local
ordinances and regulations.
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Power Management
Your Digital notebook computer comes equipped with power management features designed to
reduce system energy consumption. By understanding these features and utilizing good power
management techniques, you will obtain the longest possible battery run time.
Good Power Management Habits
If you often operate the notebook on battery power, it is important to develop good power
saving habits to maximize battery life.
The Standby/Resume Feature
If you need to momentarily stop using the notebook, immediately press the [fn + esc] Standby
hot key combination. The system will turn off the LCD screen and spin down the hard disk
drive (HDD) to conserve some battery power. Touch pad, external mouse or keyboard activity
resumes the system to normal operation.
The Suspend/Resume Feature
If you need to temporarily step away from the notebook, press the Suspend/Resume button or
enter the system into suspend mode by closing the LCD lid. The system will suspend,
conserving battery power and increasing battery run time. In suspend mode, all the high power
consuming devices (LCD, HDD and CPU) are turned off. Press the Suspend/Resume button to
restore the system to the point where you stopped.