Power Management
The OmniBook offers power states to accommodate different situations. The blue
On/Off button is the typical method for starting and stopping your OmniBook;
however, additional methods allow you to manage power efficiently.
This section describes the following:
Starting the OmniBook.
Different ways to stop the OmniBook.
Effects of stopping the OmniBook.
Power states after stopping the OmniBook.
Frequently asked questions.
To start the OmniBook
Press the blue On/Off button. Your session resumes, or the computer reboots,
depending on the previous state the computer.
To stop the OmniBook
Two of the three stopping methods feature "Instant On" which allows you to quickly
resume where you left off. The preferred stopping method depends on how you
intend to use the OmniBook next.
To stop with "Instant-On":
Press the blue On/Off button
while ac power is
connected.
To stop with "Instant-On":
Press the blue On/Off button
while on battery power.
Power Management
Display Off: Ready to continue immediately.
Maintains external connections. Standard
method for Windows 95 and Windows for
Workgroups if ac power is connected.
Suspend: Ready to resume immediately. You
intend to continue within 24 hours. Standard
method for Windows 95 and Windows for
Workgroups if ac power is not connected.
Introduction
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