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LAN
This is a function of the internal LAN to automatically power the computer on from a network
server when the computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. To use this function, it is
necessary to have a network environment that accommodates Wake up from LAN.
Enabling the Wake up from LAN Function
Windows 2000
1
Select [Device Manager] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware].
2
Select the network adaptor name you are using from [Network adapters].
3
Select [Power Management], add the check mark for [Allow this device to bring the
computer out of standby] and [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save
power], then select [OK].
4
Remove the check mark from [Prompt for password when computer goes off
standby] in [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], then select [OK].
Windows XP
1
Select [Device Manager] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Mainte
nance] - [System] - [Hardware].
2
Select the network adaptor name you are using from [Network adapters].
3
Select [Power Management], add the check mark for [Allow this device to bring the
computer out of standby] and [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save
power], then select [OK].
4
Remove the check mark from [Prompt for password when computer resumes from
standby] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] -
[Advanced], then select [OK].
NOTE
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Be sure to connect the AC adaptor, and enable the supply of power.
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Even when a password is set in the Setup Utility and [Password on boot] is set to
[Enable], it is not necessary to input the password set in the Setup Utility when the
computer resumes from standby or hibernation mode.
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The Wake up from LAN function will not operate under the following conditions:
• When the computer has been shut down
• When the power switch is slid over for four seconds or longer to turn off the power
(e.g., when the computer hangs)
• When the AC adaptor and battery pack are removed from the computer or
reattached to the computer
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After operations are resumed from standby status, the screen remains dark. The
former screen display will be restored when the keyboard, touch pad or touchscreen
(only for models with touchscreen) is touched.
●
The computer may start up if accessed by another computer on the network.
Windows XP
The following procedure can be used to prevent startup due to unintentional access
by a computer.
1
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] -
[Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Network adapters], then select the network
adaptor name you are using, and then select [Power Management].
2
Add the check mark for [Only allow management stations to bring the computer
out of standby], then select [OK].
Wake up from LAN