Gateway PC - Manual (Page 65)

Power management 61
Power management
Using Standby mode
Computer equipment can account for a significant portion of energy use in
the home and office environment. You may not want to shut down your
computer each time you leave it, especially if you plan to be away for only
a short time. Windows lets you use the Standby mode to conserve energy when
the system is not in use.
Always save your work before using the Standby mode. Once in Standby, your
computer reduces or turns the power off to most devices except memory.
However, the information in the memory is not saved to the hard drive. If
power is interrupted, the information is lost.
The table below shows how to change the power modes.
If your
computer is... ...and you
want to... ...then
Off Start up Press the power button.
On Enter
Standby mode Click Start, then select Shut Down,
then Standby
, then click OK.
In
Standby mode Exit
Standby mode Move the mouse or press any key on
the keyboard.
On Shut down Click Start, then select Shut Down,
Shut down, then click OK.
07334.book Page 61 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM