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5. Suspend/Resume Function
What Is the Suspend/Resume Function?
SECTION 1
Precautions for Suspending
When this computer is suspended with the SUS/RES button, the suspend/resume function retains
the programs and data in memory as is so that you can resume operations immediately the next time
you press the SUS/RES button.
Pay attention to the following points when using the suspend function.
Do not hold down the SUS/RES button for more than 4 seconds, otherwise the computer will
be turned off.
When the computer is connected to a network using a LAN or modem and when the peripheral
equipment is expanded with a PC card, you may not be able to use the suspend/resume
function. When you have expanded functions with a PC card, also check the manual for the
cards you are using.
Do not operate the SUS/RES button when using Windows NT.
In the following cases, do not use the suspend function, but turn on/off the computer main unit
power supply with the main switch.
• When this computer is unused for a long period
When this computer will be unused longer than the effective period (about one day maximum)
for battery power for suspend mode, save all data, close Windows 98, then turn off the main
switch. If you suspend with the BIOS setup Suspend Mode set to Save to Disk, the power
goes off with the main switch still on. In this case, it does not matter if you turn off the main
switch. The next time you turn on the main switch, operation resumes.
• When installing or removing options
There are some options that can be installed without turning off the main switch. See
SECTION 2 of this manual and the manual that comes with the option product.
Critical Points
The SUS/RES button does not work in the following cases.
If the battery is dead while the computer is powered from it.
When the BIOS setup SUS/RES button is set to disabled.
