Quick Reference Guide

CHAPTER 5: Managing Power
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Using power saving modes
Always save your work before using Sleep mode. In Sleep
mode, your convertible notebook reduces or turns off the
power to most devices except memory. However, the
information in memory is not saved to the hard drive. If power
is interrupted, the information is lost.
When in Hibernate mode, your convertible notebook saves all
memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power
completely off.
Changing convertible
notebook power settings
You can change the function of your convertible notebook’s
power button, Sleep system key, and power-saving timers by
changing power settings on your convertible notebook.
You can customize power settings from the Windows Mobility
Center by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced
power settings.
Changing the power plan
Power plans (groups of power settings) let you change power
saving options such as when the display or hard drive is
automatically turned off. You can select one of the defined
power plans or create a custom power plan.
If your convertible
notebook is...
...and you want
to...
...then
On Enter Sleep or
Hybrid Sleep
mode
Press FN+F3.
On Enter Hibernate
mode
Click or tap (Start), click
or tap the arrow next to the
lock icon, then click or tap
Hibernate.
In Sleep, Hybrid
Sleep, or Hibernate
mode
Exit Sleep,
Hybrid Sleep, or
Hibernate mode
Press the power button.