Compaq Armada e500s Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide - Page 42

Using Suspend (Standby) and Hibernation 1 2 3 You will use the power switch , Suspend button , Fn key , 4 and the power/suspend light as you turn the computer on or off or place it in Suspend (Standby) or Hibernation. s Suspend, called Standby in Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional, is an energy-saving feature that reduces power to system components that are not being used. When the computer is in Suspend (Standby), your work is saved in random access memory (RAM) and the screen is cleared. s Hibernation is an energy-saving feature that saves all information in RAM to a hibernation file on the hard drive, then shuts down the computer. If you are leaving your work, consider: If you plan to resume shortly-Initiating Suspend (Standby) clears the screen, uses less power than leaving the computer on, and your work returns instantly to the screen when you press the suspend button. A fully charged battery pack can support Suspend (Standby) for up to a week, unless frequent charging and discharging has shortened battery pack life. 4-2 Managing Power