User Guide

"Compaq.com - Compaq Presario 1200 Series Maintenance and Service Guide - Models: 1230 and 1232
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Hard Drive Timeout 10 seconds 15 minutes 5 minutes Disabled
Sleep
Sleep is a power conservation mode that performs the following functions:
● Turns off the display after a selected period of inactivity.
● Automatically reduces the amount of power the computer uses.
● The computer is immediately ready for use when any key is pressed.
● Sleep mode is indicated by the blinking Power On LED.
The computer may be manually put in Sleep mode by pressing the Fn + F4 keys.
Hibernation Mode
Hibernation is a power conservation mode that performs the following functions:
● Saves all current information from memory to a file on the hard drive.
● Turns off the computer.
● Can be restored after any amount of time.
The Hibernation file is preinstalled on the hard disk. The Hibernation file is slightly larger than
the total RAM memory of the computer (system memory, memory expansion board, video
memory). The Hibernation 100-MB partition can be reinstalled with the QuickRestore CD.
Hibernation is initiated by one of the following means:
● Automatically when the system is operating on Battery Power and
has been in Sleep Mode for 60 minutes.
● Automatically when the battery reaches a low battery level.
● Manually by pressing the power button.
When the Power button is pushed, the computer exits Hibernation.
Battery Operating Time
Battery operating time is affected by variables, such as the following:
● Power conservation settings
● Hardware configuration
● Software applications
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