Components and Operations
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Normal
→
Sleep button
→
Standby
(also locks all function keys & touch screen)
→
Power
button
→
Wake up (Normal)
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Normal
→
Power button
→
Standby/Hibernate/Shut down/etc.
(dependents on power button
setting)
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Note: Timeout/Standby works under both AC adapter and battery mode.
Some functions may not work under Windows NT or other non-
Windows operating systems.
Shutdown
The following procedure is recommended in shutting down the computer:
1. Save any work you want to keep.
2. Make sure none of the disk drives are active (HDD and CD-ROM drive).
3. Remove any diskettes, CD-ROMs, or other media.
4. Follow the shut down procedure of your Operating System.
Failure to shut down the computer properly may result in loss of data or hardware damages.
Automatic shut down is activated at battery exhaust. Be sure to finish your work and save all your data
when the battery low warning appears.
RTC
Battery backed up RTC (Real Time Clock/Calendar) is built in an on-board CMOS (Complementary
Metal Oxide Semiconductor) chip. The RTC keeps track of the time and date while the computer is off.
The CMOS chip also stores system setup information.
RTC battery is also recharged when AC adapter is attached.
Tips: When computer is not used for longer period, recharge it at least
once per month to ensure RTC operation.
Safe Guard the Computer
Plug the Kensington lock into the slot near HDD and turn lock it. Both the computer and HDD are
secured.
Kensington lock is a widely available 3
rd
party product.
