Operation; Turning The Computer On And Off; Table 1-3. Activating Power Modes - HP 6000 Service Manual

Operation

This section gives an overview of the computer's operation.

Turning the Computer On and Off

You can start and stop the computer using its blue sleep button. However, at certain times you may
want to use other methods to start or stop the computer—depending on power considerations, types of
active connections, and start-up time.
Power mode
Standby mode
Saves significant power.
Turns off the display and other components.
Maintains current session in SDRAM.
Restarts quickly.
Restores network connections.
Power mode status light is on.
Hibernate mode
Saves maximum power.
Saves current session to disk, then shuts down.
Restores network connections.
Power mode status light is off.
Shut down (off)
Saves maximum power.
Turns off without saving current session.
At startup, resets everything, starts a new session,
and restores network connections.
Power mode status light is off.
*Windows 95 is available only on Omnibook 6000 models.
HP Omnibook 6000/6100

Table 1-3. Activating Power Modes

To enter this mode
Press blue sleep button
–or–
click Start, Suspend (Windows 95*)
or Start, Shutdown, Standby
(Windows 98 and 2000)
–or–
allow timeout.
Press Fn+F12
–or–
Click Start, Shut Down, Hibernate
(Windows 2000)
–or–
allow timeout.
Click Start, Shut Down
(recommended)
–or–
slide the power button.
To turn on again
Press the blue
sleep button to
display your current
session.
Press the blue
sleep button to
restart and restore
your previous
session.
Press the blue
sleep button to
restart with a new
session.
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