Specifications

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Initiating Stand by Mode
There are four ways to initiate stand by mode. The settings can be adjusted in the Power
Management dialog box by:
• Clicking the Stand by button in the Shut Down Windows dialog box
• Closing the screen cover (assuming no external monitor has been connected)
• Clicking the Power on/off button (if enabled in power settings)
• Pressing the stand by function key Fn + F4
Note
The thin computer will automatically enter stand by mode when not used for
a set period of time.
Power Button Settings
The function of the power on/off button can be set to Shutdown or Stand by in the Power
Management Properties dialog box in the Windows Control Panel.
Caution
Do not hold down the power button for more than four seconds or you will
force the thin computer to power off, resulting in the loss of any unsaved
information.
Power Saving Tips
To save power:
• Avoid operating the audio and video applications when using battery power. Operating
video or audio equipment increases the thin computer's power requirements.
• Decreasing display brightness can also save power. Decrease brightness by pressing
Fn + F6. Increase it by pressing Fn + F7.
• Remove external USB devices when not in use when the thin computer is turned off.
Heat Considerations
The thin computer's processor has been specially designed to consume little power, and
generates very little heat. However, working in a hot environment, or working for long
periods may raise the temperature. Your thin computer takes the following step to lower
temperature:
• If the temperature continues to rise, processor activity will be reduced. You may notice
a slight loss of performance when this happens.