User Manual
Chapter 2. 2-8
Understanding power management
Power management is invoked when the computer recognizes that you have not used your mouse
or keyboard for a user-denable period. There are several states as described in the table below.
For optimal performance, switch off your monitor at the end of each working day, or whenever
you expect to leave it unused for long periods during the day�
Table 2-3. Power indicator
State Power Indicator Screen Restoring Operation Compliance
On White Normal
Standby/Suspend Amber Blank
Press a key or move the
mouse
There may be a slight
delay before the image
reappears�
Note: Standby also occurs
if there is no image output
to the monitor�
ENERGY STAR
Off Off Blank
Press the power button
There may be a slight delay
before the image reappears�
ENERGY STAR