Default Power Settings; Turning The Notebook Or Display On Or Off - HP Compaq Series Hardware And Software Manual

Power

Default Power Settings

The following tables describe the factory power settings on the
notebook. You can change many of these settings according to
your preference. For more information on changing power
settings, refer to the

Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off

Task
Turn on the
notebook.
Turn off the
notebook.*
Turn off the
display while the
power is on.
*If the system is unresponsive and you are unable to shut down the notebook
with these procedures, refer to the
section in this chapter.
2–8
"Power Options"
Procedure
Slide the power switch
toward the front of the
notebook.
Save your work and close all
open applications. Then
■
Slide the power switch
toward the front of the
notebook and follow the
on-screen directions (if
displayed) for shutting
down the notebook.
■
Shut down the notebook
through the operating
system. Select Start >
Turn Off Computer >
Turn Off > OK.
Close the notebook.
"Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures"
section in this chapter.
Result
■
The power/standby
lights are turned on.
■
The operating
system loads.
■
The power/standby
lights are turned off.
■
The operating
system shuts down.
■
The notebook
is turned off.
Closing the notebook
activates the display
switch, which turns off
the display. This
conserves battery
power.
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