5 knowing the power saving features, Standby mode, Hibernation mode – Everex Stepnote NC User Manual

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If you cannot configure the display properties, change the display driver

first as mentioned on Section 5 "Installing the Notebook Device Drivers" of
Chapter 2 in this manual. Consult your dealer for the latest Windows VGA
driver.

3.5 Knowing the Power Saving Features

Aside from its superior performance, one of the great features in your
notebook computer is the ability to conserve power. Your computer is
designed to incorporate intelligent and advanced power management functions
that turn off power of most components when system is idle or not in use.
This feature not only gives you longer battery life but also cools the systems
and components as well.

The definitions of Standby Mode, Hibernation Mode, and Shutdown are
depicted as follows:

Standby Mode

Standby Mode is mainly for power saving. When the Standby Mode is
activated, your display and hard drive are shut down and all open applications
and documents are stored in RAM (Random Access Memory). This allows
your notebook to wake up quickly, but a low level of power is required to
maintain this suspended state. How quickly your system powers down into
Standby mode is up to you by setting proper times in Power Options of
Control Panel in Window. While the notebook is in Standby mode, the LED of
power indicator flashes. To resume your working again

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you can press the

power button to return your work to the screen where you left off.

Hibernation Mode

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