2 power management modes, 1 standby mode, 2 hibernate mode – GIGABYTE G-MAX N501 User Manual

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5.1.2 Power Management Modes

5.1.2.1 Standby Mode

This mode conserves power by switching off the hard drive and display after a
preset period of inactivity (a time-out). When standby mode is exited, your

notebook computer G-MAX N501 will return to the same operating state it was
in before entering standby.

If your notebook computer G-MAX N501 loses power from both the
electrical outlet and the battery while in standby mode, data may be

lost.


To exit standby mode, press the power button. You can exit standby mode by

pressing a key or touching the TouchPad. For more information on how to
control the standby mode feature of your notebook computer G-MAX N501,
refer to Power Management function in Control Panel of Windows, and Turning

Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and Off, Chapter 2-1.

5.1.1.2 Hibernate Mode

In Hibernate mode, power is conserved by system data being copied to the

hard drive, and your notebook computer G-MAX N501 completely turning off.
When Hibernate mode is exited, your notebook computer G-MAX N501 will
return to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode.

If your PC Cards do not operate correctly after exiting Hibernate

mode, remove and reinsert the card or restart your notebook
computer G-MAX N501.

To exit Hibernate mode, press the power button. You cannot exit Hibernate
mode by pressing a key or touching the TouchPad. For more information on

how to control the Hibernate mode feature of your notebook computer G-MAX
N501, refer to Power Management function in Control Panel of Windows, and
Turning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and Off, Chapter 2-1.






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