Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown
Procedures
This section explains the default standby, hibernation, and
shutdown procedures. For information about changing the
function of some of the power features on your notebook, refer to
the
"Power Preferences"
The controls and lights discussed in this section are illustrated in
in the
chapter.
Turning the Notebook On or Off
Task
Turn on the
notebook.
Shut down the
notebook.
*If the system is unresponsive and you are unable to shut down the notebook
with this procedure, refer to the
section later in this chapter.
†
Depending on your network connections, the Turn Off Computer button may be
called the Shut Down button.
Hardware and Software Guide
"Power Control and Light Locations"
Procedure
Press the power button.
✎
Pressing the power button
turns on the notebook from
standby, hibernation, or
shutdown.
■ In Windows XP Home, select
Start > Turn Off Computer >
Turn Off.*
■ In Windows XP Professional,
select Start > Turn Off
Computer > Shut down > OK.*
section later in this chapter.
†
"Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures"
section earlier in this
Results
■ Power/standby
lights are
turned on.
■ Operating system
is loaded.
■ Power/standby
lights are turned off.
■ Operating system
is shut down.
■ Notebook is
†
turned off.
Power
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