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Standby/Hibernation Functions
Do not use the standby or hibernation function when using the network function.
Save all data before powering off your computer.
When restarting from or shutting down to the standby or hibernation mode, do not
touch the touch pad or touchscreen (or move the mouse if one is connected). These
devices may fail to operate, you will then need to restart your computer using the
keyboard.
Windows 98
In addition, when restarting from the hibernation mode, do not use the touch pad
or keyboard, or press the power switch, until Windows completely resumes.
(After the resume processing screen is displayed, nothing will appear on the dis-
play for 5 - 35 seconds, but the Windows display will appear soon after that.)
Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode during the following periods (you may
corrupt your data or file):
• While the floppy disk drive being accessed or HDD indicator (
) is on.
• While playing/recording audio files.
• While communications software is being used.
Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode during the following periods. The
standby or hibernation function may not work, or the computer (or peripherals) may
fail to work properly.
• When a file in an external device such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or
ATA card is opened, the standby or hibernation function may not work. In such
cases, close the file.
• LAN cards (port), SCSI cards and modem cards (port) etc. may not recover after
entering the standby or hibernation mode. If this occurs, restart the computer.
Windows 98 Windows 2000
• When a USB device is in use or is connected to the computer (note: only for some
USB devices). If this occurs, remove the USB device temporarily and restart the
computer.
Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode when using an operating system other
than the one that comes with your computer, the Setup Utility, or when experiencing
static electricity or noise.
If you hold down on Alt , Ctrl or Shift to enter the standby or hibernation mode,
after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For example, if you hold
down on Shift while pushing the power switch, upon resuming, if you do not press
again, only capital letters will result from typing.
Slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds to power off the com-
puter only when the computer locks up. Data not previously saved will be lost.
In the standby mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards are inserted, more of that
power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data saved at standby
is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend plugging in the AC
adaptor when using the standby function.
If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer may not work
properly. To stabilize computer operations, we recommend shutting down Windows
([Start]-[Shut Down]) on a regular basis (about once a week) without using the standby
or hibernation function.
The screen that is displayed when resuming from the hibernation mode may be dif-
ferent from the screen that is displayed before entering the hibernation mode.
Precautions for Using the Standby or Hibernation Function
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