Power Saving Modes; Suspend Mode; Initiating Suspend Mode; Power Button Settings - AVERATEC Notebook computer User Manual

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If your computer is turned off or standby mode, a fully discharged battery will take about

3 hours to recharge.

Note: A fully charged battery can run the notebook up to 3 hours depending on the model you

purchased.

Power Saving Modes

Adjust the default power management settings in the Power Options/ Advanced

dialog box in the Control panel. The Power Options Properties dialog box allows

you to set different actions to take when the computer is left idle for a certain

amount of time.

There are several possible settings for suspend mode, which can be selected in the

Power Management dialog box: You may have the notebook standby, suspend, or you

can power off the computer altogether.

There are four ways to initiate suspend mode. The settings can be adjusted in the

Power Management dialog box:

The computer will automatically enter suspend mode when not used for a set period of time.

Selecting the Stand by button in the Shut Down Windows dialog box.

Closing the screen cover (assuming no external monitor has been connected).

Pressing the power button (if enabled in power settings).

Pressing the suspend function key <Fn> + <F4>.

The function of the power button can be set to Shutdown or Standby in the Power

Management Properties dialog box in the Windows Control Panel. However, holding the

power button down for more than four seconds will force a power off while operating

under any situation, resulting in the loss of any unsaved information.

Avoid operating the fax/modem, or audio and video applications when using battery power.

Operating a fax modem, video, or audio equipment increases the computer's power

requirements.

Decreasing monitor brightness can also save power. Decrease brightness by pushing <Fn> +

<F6>. Increase it by pushing <Fn> + <F7>.

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