Compaq 3500 - Manual (Page 50)

5-2 Computer Power and Power Management
Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by: Johnnie Abercrombie Saved date: 12/08/98 4:05 PM
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If you use the computer frequently and want "instant-on"
convenience, you do not have to turn off the computer. Simply
initiate Suspend when the computer is not in use. With a fully
charged battery pack, the computer can be left in Suspend up to
several days, depending on your hardware configuration.
If you want to charge a battery pack while you are not using the
computer, connect the computer to external power and turn it off.
Although the battery pack will charge whether the computer is
turned on or off, it takes more than twice as long to charge it with
the computer on.
When external power is not available and battery power is low,
initiate Hibernation by pressing
Fn+Suspend buttons, or complete
the following steps:
1. Save your information.
2. Exit your applications.
3. Turn off the computer using Windows Shut Down (if you are
in Windows) or by using the power switch (if you are in DOS)
until external power or a fully charged battery pack is
available.
Restarting the Computer
There are several methods to restart the computer, depending on
the power state:
From Hibernation Slide the power switch.
From Suspend Press the suspend button.
From Windows Click Shut Down from the Start menu,
then click Restart the Computer.