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Adjust the default power management settings in the Power Management (Power Options) dialog box in
the Control Panel. The Power Management (Power Options) dialog box allows you to set different
actions to take when the computer is left idle for a certain amount of time.
Suspend Mode
There are several possible settings for suspend mode. You may SuspendtoRAM, SuspendtoDisk
(Hibernate), or disable suspend altogether, which is not recommended.
SuspendtoRAM
In a suspend to RAM, the contents of your computer’s memory are held intact, while most of the
components in your computer either turn off completely, or reduce power consumption to a minimum.
In a Suspend to RAM, your computer remains active but with the minimum possible power
consumption. Return the computer to full power by pressing any key. A fully-charged battery can
maintain a Suspend to RAM for many hours.
Suspend to Disk (Hibernate)
Suspend to Disk (Hibernate) is similar to turning off the computer, except that the current state of the
computer is copied to the hard disk
as a special file. When the computer returns from suspend mode, the
desktop appears with the same files and programs open as when the computer was suspended. Suspend
to Disk (Hibernate) is very useful when you don’t want to take the time to shut down all open programs
one by one to shut off the computer, only to have to open the same programs and files the next time you
use the computer. This mode is also called hibernation mode.
Initiating Suspend Mode
There are four ways to initiate suspend mode. The settings can be adjusted in the Power Management
dialog box:
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The computer will automatically enter suspend mode when not used for a set period of time
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Selecting the Standby button in the Shut Down Windows dialog box
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Pressing the power button (if enabled in power settings)
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Pressing the suspend function key (
FN
+
F3
)
Power Button Settings
The function of the
Power Button
can be set to Shut down, Stand by or Hibernate in the Windows
Control Panel. However, holding the
Power Button
down for more than four seconds will force a
power off while operating under any situation, resulting in the loss of any unsaved information.
Power Saving Tips
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Avoid operating the fax/modem, or audio and video applications when using battery power.
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