Compaq 310400-001 Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide - Page 49

5 chapter COMPUTER POWER AND POWER MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT: If you are running Windows 98, several power conservation features described in this chapter will be disabled. For more information on power conservation under Windows 98, refer to the section "Using ACPI Power Control" in this chapter. Leaving On the Computer When the computer is left on for extended periods, such as overnight, you may want to initiate Suspend to conserve power. The computer should be left in Suspend when it will be unattended and operating only on battery power. With a fully charged battery pack, the computer can be left in Suspend for up to several days, depending on your hardware configuration. Turning Off the Computer CAUTION: In Windows, use Shut Down to exit the operating system and turn off the computer. Failure to properly exit can result in lost data or corrupted files. If you are working in DOS or if you experience a severe system crash, you can use the power switch to turn off the computer, or press Ctrl+ALT+Delete if either the keyboard or the system is locked up. If you plan to store the computer for an extended period, such as two weeks, you should turn off the computer and remove the battery pack. This reduces the battery pack's discharge rate and extends its life. Computer Power and Power Management 5-1 Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by: Johnnie Abercrombie Saved date: 12/08/98 4:05 PM Pages: 12 Words: 2410 Template: c:\template\ref\ref.dot Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch05.doc