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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, or while the
DVD MULTI drive indicator
is blinking (accessing drive or card).
• When playing/recording audio files and displaying images (such as MPEG files)
• When playing a DVD-Video
• When writing to a disk (CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, etc.)
• 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
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At the time of purchase, the computer is set so that the computer cannot enter standby or
hibernation mode if a disk formatted with B’s CLiP is inserted into the DVD MULTI drive
(while the
icon is displayed on the notification area). In this case, eject the disk in
advance
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, or power switch
• Using external mouse or other peripheral devices