Dual-State Power Button - Compaq d330 - Desktop PC Management Manual

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Dual-State Power Button

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With Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) enabled
for Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows XP, the power button
can function either as an on/off switch or as a suspend button. The
suspend feature does not completely turn off power, but instead
causes the computer to enter a low-power standby. This allows you to
quickly power down without closing applications and to quickly
return to the same operational state without any data loss.
To change the power button's configuration, complete the following
steps:
1. In Windows 2000, left click on the Start Button, then select
Settings > Control Panel > Power Options.
In Windows XP, left click on the Start Button, then select
Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power
Options.
2. In the Power Options Properties, select the Advanced tab.
3. In the Power Button section, select the desired power button
setting.
After configuring the power button to function as a suspend button,
press the power button to put the system in a very low power state
(suspend). Press the button again to quickly bring the system out of
suspend to full power status. To completely turn off all power to the
system, press and hold the power button for four seconds.
CAUTION: Do not use the power button to turn off the computer unless
the system is not responding; turning off the power without operating
system interaction could cause damage to or loss of data on the hard
drive.
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