Using The Default Power Settings; Turning The Notebook On Or Off - Compaq Evo n410c - Notebook PC Software Manual

Using the Default Power Settings

The following tables describe the factory power settings on the
notebook. Many power settings can be changed according to the
user preference. If you want to change the default settings, see the
section "Setting Power Management Options."

Turning the Notebook On or Off

Task
Turn on the
notebook.
Shut down the
notebook.*
Turn off the
display if the
notebook
is closed while
power is on.
*If the system is unresponsive and you are unable to shut down the
notebook with these procedures, refer to "Using Emergency
Shutdown Procedures," later in this chapter.
Software Guide
Procedure
Slide the power switch.
✎
Sliding the power
switch returns the
notebook to "on"
from any power
mode: Standby,
Hibernation, or
Shutdown.
Save your work and close
all open applications. Then:
■
In Windows 2000
Professional, select
Start > Shut Down >
Shut Down, then
select the OK button.
■
In Windows XP
Professional, select
Start > Turn Off
Computer > Turn Off.
No action required.
Power
Result
Power/standby light
turns on.
Operating system
loads.
Power/standby light
turns off.
Operating system
shuts down.
Notebook turns off.
Closing the
notebook activates
the display release
latch, which turns
off the display.
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