Initiating or resuming from standby
Task Procedure Result
Initiate standby.
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With the computer on, press fn+f5.
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Select Start > Turn Off Computer >
Stand by.*
In Windows XP Professional, if Stand
by is not displayed:
a. Click the down arrow.
b. Select Stand by from the list.
c. Click OK.
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The power lights blink.
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The screen clears.
Allow the system to
initiate standby.
No action required.
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If the computer is running on battery
power, the system initiates standby
after 10 minutes of computer inactivity
(default setting).
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If the computer is plugged into
external power, the system initiates
standby after 25 minutes of computer
inactivity (default setting).
NOTE: Power settings and timeouts can
be changed using Power Options in
Windows Control Panel.
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The power lights blink.
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The screen clears.
Resume from user-
initiated or system-
initiated standby.
Press the power button.
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The power lights turn on.
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Your work returns to the screen.
*If you have been registered to a network domain, the button you click is called Shut Down instead of Turn Off Computer.
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