the state of a computer system (especially a laptop), in which the screen and hard drive are switched off, and the only task running monitors external activity (such as a key press) which restores the system to its active state
"Green" computers have a mode that allows them to shut down and reduce power to (suspend) the monitor or hard drive (or the whole computer) when the keyboard, mouse or hard drive have been inactive for a set period of time Settings are in CMOS setup and sometimes Desktop/Properties
Allows the user to conserve battery power when the phone is waiting for a call (network and subscription dependent feature -- not available in all areas)
An energy-saving mode of operation in which all unnecessary components are shut down Once "awakened", the computer returns almost immediately to its former operating status
A mode of operation where the Neuron Chip suspends in a low-power state The Neuron Chip wakes up upon service pin activation, or optionally, upon I/O or communications channel activity