Operation This section gives an overview of the operation of the computer and expansion base. Turning the Computer On and Off You can start and stop the computer using its blue sleep button. However, at times you may want to use other methods to start or stop the computer, depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time. Table 1-3. Activating Power Modes HP Omnibook 500 Product Information 1-7 Power mode To enter this mode To turn on again On mode Power mode status light is green. Press the blue sleep button. Standby mode Saves significant power. Turns off the display and other components. Maintains current session in SDRAM. Restarts quickly.
Restores network connections. Power mode status light is amber. Press blue sleep button –or– click Start, Shutdown, Standby –or– allow timeout. Press the blue sleep button to display your current session. Hibernate mode Saves maximum power. Saves current session to disk, then shuts down. Restores network connections. Power mode status light is off. Press Fn+F12 –or– Click Start, Hibernate (Windows 98) –or– Click Start, Shut Down, Hibernate (Windows 2000) –or– allow timeout. Press the blue sleep button to restart and restore your previous session. Shut down (off) Saves maximum power. Turns off without saving current session.
At startup, resets everything, starts a new session, and restores network connections. Power mode status light is off. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (recommended) –or– slide the power button. Press the blue sleep button to restart with a new session.