Fujitsu Siemens Computers STYLISTIC ST41 Series, User Manual

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Using the Tablet PC
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Observe the power indicator in the status display to determine which suspend mode your system is
using.
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Flashing: Suspend-to-RAM-Modus
In this mode, active data is saved by maintaining power to RAM while most other system
components are powered off. The Battery Gauge icon indicates the battery charge level.
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Is not displayed (dark): Hibernate mode
In this mode, active data is stored on the hard disk drive. Power draw is reduced to the
same level used in OFF mode.
When the system is in Hibernate mode, the battery gauge icon is not visible. In this mode,
there is no danger of losing data if battery power is lost.
Refer to the "Resuming operation" section in this chapter to resume system operation. Also, note
the following with regard to suspending system operation:
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You can remove the battery while the system is in Suspend-to-RAM or Hibernate mode in
order to install a charged battery. To prevent losing unsaved data, wait until system operation
has suspended before you remove the battery.
Note that after you remove the battery, you have approximately five minutes to replace it with a
new battery or to plug in a power supply before the buffer battery is depleted.
•
Your system may be configured to suspend operation automatically after a period of inactivity.
•
Your system may be configured to enter Hibernate mode automatically after a period of time in
Suspend-to-RAM mode.
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The system uses a small amount of battery power when in Suspend-to-RAM mode. Eventually,
the battery will become fully discharged.
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If you will not be using the system for an extended period of time, shut down the system
rather than using Suspend-to-RAM mode.
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If the battery charge drops to a
Low Battery
warning level while the system is running, the
system will beep periodically. If this occurs, suspend system operation, shut down the system,
or attach an external power source, such as the power adapter, to the Tablet PC.
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If the battery charge drops to a critically low level while the system is running, the system is
forced into a pre-selected mode (Suspend-to-RAM or Hibernate). If this occurs, you must either
install a charged battery, or connect an appropriate external power source such as the power
adapter before you can resume system operation. (If the battery charge drops to a critically low
level while the system is in Suspend-to-RAM mode, the system stays in Suspend-to-RAM
mode until power is restored or totally dissipated.)
•
Suspending system operation interrupts data communications. Therefore, some programs may
block the system from suspending to prevent an interruption.