2–10 Hardware and Software Guide
Power
Emergency Shutdown Procedures
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CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of
unsaved data.
If the notebook is unresponsive and you are unable to use normal
shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in
the sequence provided:
■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. Select Shut Down > Turn Off.
■ Press and hold the power/standby button for at least
5 seconds.
■ Disconnect the notebook from external power and remove
the battery pack. For more information about removing
and storing the battery pack, refer to the “Storing a Battery
Pack” section in this chapter.
Power Options
Using Power Schemes
A power scheme controls the amount of power the notebook uses
while running on external power or on a battery pack, and also
sets the notebook to initiate standby or hibernation after a period
of inactivity you specify.
To select a preset power scheme or create a custom power
scheme:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes tab.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
