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Standby or Hibernation Functions
• When any of the multimedia pocket device indicator
, the hard disk drive indicator
and the SD Memory Card indi-
cator
is on.
• When playing/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files.
• When playing a DVD-Video.
• When writing to a disk.
• When using communication software or network function.
• When using a PC Card.
(If the card fails to work normally, restart the computer.)
• When an external mouse is connected to the serial port.
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If a disc formatted with B’s CLiP is inserted into the DVD drive (while
is displayed on the notification area), the com-
puter cannot enter standby or hibernation. Eject the disc beforehand.
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The computer does not enter standby or hibernation immediately after resuming. Wait approximately one minute.
To enter standby or hibernation
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Close the display, or press the power switch (A) until a beep
sounds.
Standby: The power indicator (B) blinks green.
Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off.
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You can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter standby or hibernation. To
enter standby, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Stand By]. To enter hiberna-
tion, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer], then press and hold
Shift
and click
[Hibernate].
CAUTION
While the computer is entering standby or hibernation
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Do not:
• Touch the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), or power switch.
• Use an external mouse or other peripheral device.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Close or open the display.
Wait until the power indicator blinks green (standby) or goes off (hibernation).
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It may take one or two minutes to enter standby or hibernation.
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At the beep
, immediately release the power switch. If you press and hold the power switch for longer than four sec-
onds, the computer will forcibly shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [Shut down] in [When I
press the power button on my computer:] (
“Setting Standby or Hibernation”).
Entering/Resuming from Standby or Hibernation