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Operation
This section gives an overview of the notebook’s operation.
Turning the Notebook On and Off
You can start and stop the notebook using its power button. However, at times you may want to use
other methods to start or stop the notebook—depending on power considerations, types of active
connections, and start-up time.
Note
This manual describes the notebook in its original factory configuration, with all settings at their
default values.
Table 1-2. Activating Power Modes
Power mode To enter this mode To turn on again
On
Power mode status light is green.
Press the power button.
Standby
Maintains current session in RAM.
Turns off the display and other components.
Saves significant power.
Restarts quickly.
Restores network connections.
Power mode status light is amber.
Click Start, Turn Off Computer,
Stand By
–or–
press the power button
–or–
allow timeout.
Press the power
button to quickly
resume your
session.
Hibernation
Saves current session to disk, then turns off.
Saves maximum power.
Restores network connections.
Power mode status light is off.
Click Start, Turn Off Computer,
then press and hold Shift and click
Hibernate
–or–
allow timeout.
Press the power
button to resume
your session.
Turn off
Turns off without saving current session.
Saves maximum power.
At startup, resets everything, and starts a new
session.
Power mode status light is off.
Click Start, Turn Off Computer,
Turn Off
–or–
press and hold the power button
for four seconds (only if the Start
menu procedure doesn’t work).
Press the power
button to start with
a new session.