Power Management Modes - Targa Extender User Manual

Power Management Modes

The computer has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving
features which you can use to maximize battery life. You can control
some of these features through the Power menu in the Setup program.
The computer is made up of electronic components, all of which
consume electricity to operate. Yet, some components consume much
more than others. The power management features are designed to
save as much electricity as possible by putting these components into
a low power consumption mode as often as possible.
These low power modes are referred to as "Standby" mode and
"Suspend" mode. Standby mode is also commonly known as System
Sleep mode.
Full Power Mode
The computer operates in Full Power mode when power management
is disabled. When the computer is operating in Full Power Mode, the
Power LED remains on.
Standby Mode
In addition to reducing the CPU speed, this mode puts peripheral
components in their lowest active states. These peripheral
components include the hard disk, the LCD screen and the screen
backlight.
The Notebook enters Standby mode when the system remains idle for
a specified amount of time. Press any key to resume system
operation.
Suspend Mode
In Suspend mode the CPU clock is turn off and most of the
computer' s peripheral components are put in their lowest active states.
These include the hard disk and the LCD display. The computer
enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount
of time. Press the Power button to resume system operation.
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