Hard Disk Standby Mode; Standby Mode - Acer TravelMate 330 Series User Manual

"Automatic Dim" Feature
The computer has a unique "automatic dim" power-saving
feature. When the computer is using AC power and you
disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, it automatically
dims the LCD backlight to save power. If you reconnect AC
power to the computer, it automatically adjusts the LCD backlight
to a brighter level.

Hard Disk Standby Mode

The hard disk enters standby mode when there are no disk read/
write operations within the period of time specified by the Turn
Off Hard Disk value. In this state, the power supplied to the
hard disk is reduced to a minimum. The hard disk returns to
normal once the computer accesses it.

Standby Mode

The computer consumes very low power in Standby mode. Data
remains intact in the system memory until the battery is drained.
There are six ways to enter Standby mode:
Pressing the Standby hot key Fn-F3
If the waiting time specified by the System Standby value or
the operating system elapses without any system activity
Closing the display cover
When the computer is about to enter Hibernation mode
(e.g., during a battery-low condition), but the Hibernation
file is invalid or not present
When the advanced power button function(s) in the
Notebook Manager program is/are set to Standby mode
Invoked by the operating system power-saving modes
Note: If the computer beeps but does not enter Standby mode after pressing
the Standby hot key, it means the operating system will not allow the computer
to enter the power-saving mode.
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