When To Turn Off The Computer - Compaq Armada 1100 Reference Manual

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When to Turn Off the Computer

If you plan to store the computer for an extended period, turn off the
computer and remove the battery pack. This reduces the battery
pack's discharge rate and extends its life.
If you use the computer frequently, and you want "instant-on"
convenience, you do not have to turn off the computer. Simply
initiate Standby (Suspend) when you're not using it.
NOTE: The battery continues to drain while the computer is in
Standby. If you want to charge a battery pack while you are not
using the computer, connect the computer to external power and
turn it off. The battery pack charges whether the computer is on
or off.
To turn off the computer when in Windows applications, click
Shut Down from the Start menu. When the power/standby indicator
light goes off, the computer has been successfully shut down.
NOTE: In case of a severe system lock-up, when the mouse doesn't
work and Ctrl+Alt+Del is not recognized by the unit, use Ctrl+Alt + the
power button to shut down the unit. This method can also be used if
you are working in DOS mode (an option chosen from the Shut Down
menu). In this instance, Shut Down is not available because Windows
isn't running.
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