Power ManagementYour computer supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and PowerInterface) for power management. The power management feature allowsyou to reduce the power consumption for energy saving.With an ACPI-compliant operating system such as Windows, power supply todifferent computer components is controlled on an as-needed basis. Thisallows maximum power conservation and performance at the same time.In general, Windows’ power management works in this way:What... When...Power to the hard disk is turnedoffWhen the hard disk has been idle for aset period.Power to the display is turned off When the display has been idle for a setperiod.The computer enters the Standbyor Sleep mode. The hard disk anddisplay are turned off and theentire system consumes lesspower.When the entire system has been idle fora set period.When you press the Fn+F10 hot key. *When you close the cover. *When you press the power button. *The computer enters theHibernation mode. (See the nextsubsection for moreinformation.)When you press the Fn+F10 hot key. *When you close the cover. *When you press the power button. ** Depends on your settings in Windows.For detailed information on power management, see Windows’ Help.
