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Standby/Hibernation Functions
Precautions
Before entering the standby or hibernation mode
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Save any unsaved data and save any files you may be editing.
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When a file in an external device such as a CD/DVD drive, external hard disk, or ATA card
is opened, close the file.
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Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] does not
appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode. If you want to
use the security function when using the standby or hibernation mode, use the Windows
password (
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Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode under the following conditions, as you
may corrupt your data or file, the standby or hibernation function may not work, or the
computer (or peripherals) may fail to work properly:
• While the hard disk drive indicator or SD memory card indicator
is on (accessing
drive or card)
• When playing/recording audio files and displaying images (such as MPEG files)
• When using communications software or the network function (except when the Wake
Up from LAN function is in use)
After resuming from hibernation mode or standby mode, the computer may not work
properly, or may not be able to connect to the network.
• When using peripheral devices
If these devices fail to work properly, restart the computer.
When entering the standby or hibernation mode
Standby mode: until the power indicator blinks green
Hibernation mode: until the power indicator goes off
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Avoid the following:
• Touching the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen or power switch
• Using external mouse or other peripheral devices
• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor
• Closing or opening the display
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It may take one or two minutes to enter standby or hibernation mode.
In standby or hibernation mode
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Do not insert or remove peripherals; abnormal operation may result.
