Fujitsu Lifebook C340, Manual

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P O I N T
Save-to-disk mode requires allocating a
significant amount of hard drive capacity
for saving all system memory, which
reduces your usable disk space. When
you purchase your notebook it will have
space allocated for the memory installed.
If you upgrade the original system by
adding a memory upgrade module with-
out changing the size of your Save-to-
Disk allocation you will get an error mes-
sage when you try to activate Save-to-
Disk mode and it will not work. Use the
PHDISK Utility to increase the size of the
Save-to-Disk file, SAVE2DSK.BIN.
(Refer
to Setting Up Your Save-to-Disk File
Allocation on pages 92-93 for more
information.)
If you need help contact
your support representative
for recommendations.
Save-to-Disk Mode
The Save-to-Disk function, saves the contents
of your notebook’s system memory to the hard
drive and shuts down whenever you:
■
Press the Power Button until acknowledged
with Save-to-Disk mode enabled from the
Power menu of the BIOS setup utility.
■
Select Standby from the Windows Shut
Down menu with Save-to-Disk enabled by
the BIOS Setup Utility.
■
Time out from lack of activity with Save-To-
Disk mode enabled from the Power Savings
menu of the BIOS setup utility.
Your notebook’s system memory typically stores
the file(s) on which you are working, the open
C A U T I O N
Be sure you know which settings are
active for the Power Button before you
use it; misuse can result in data loss.
(See
the Power Menu of the BIOS setup utility,
pages 75-80, for more information.)
application(s) and any other data required to
support the operation(s) in progress. When the
Save-to-Disk function is activated your notebook
saves the contents of the system memory to a file
on the internal hard drive, and then automatical-
ly shuts off power to your notebook. When you
resume operation by pressing the Power button,
you return to the point in the operation
where you left off, before going into
Save-to-Disk mode.
P O I N T
It is possible to enter Save-to-Disk mode
without having enabled it in the BIOS
Setup utility. To do this, hold down the
Fn key while pressing the Power Button.
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