Power Management - Windows Vista

Component Description
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown
procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at
least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control
Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.
(2) Power lights* (2)
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
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Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating
should be connected.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3) fn+f3 Initiates Sleep.
(4) Battery light
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On: A battery is charging.
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Green: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
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Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power
source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
reaches a critical battery level, the battery begins blinking
rapidly.
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Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully
charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power
source the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery
level.
*The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The
light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.
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