Panasonic CF-71 Series Toughbook Reference Manual page 8

Suspend/Hibernation Functions
Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function
Save all data before powering off your computer.
When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode, do not
touch the touch pad (or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is connected).
These devices may fail to operate, you will then need to restart your computer using
the keyboard.
Do not power off during the following periods (you may corrupt your data or file):
• While the MP indicator (
• While playing/recording audio files.
• While communications software is being used.
Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using an operating system
other than the one that comes with your computer, the Setup Utility, or when experi-
encing static electricity or noise.
If you hold down on the Alt , Ctrl or Shift key to enter the suspend or hibernation
mode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For example, if you hold
Shift
down on the key while pushing the sleep switch, upon resuming, if you do not
press the Shift key again, only capital letters will result from typing.
Only when the computer stops operating or locks up should the sleep switch be held
more than four seconds to power off the computer. Slide the power switch to power
on and data not previously saved will be lost.
In the suspend mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards (e.g., a modem card) are
inserted, more of that power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all
data at suspend is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend
plugging in the AC adapter when using the suspend function.
Repeatedly using the suspend or hibernation function will use up a lot of the system
resources and the computer may not work properly. Shut down Windows ([Start]-
[Shut Down]) on a regular basis, i.e.approximately once a week, without using the
suspend or hibernation function. Doing so will restore the system resources.
If you are using a PC card, note that some cards may cease to function if the suspend
or hibernation function is used several times. When this occurs, immediately shut
down Windows without using the suspend or hibernation function.
Do not use the suspend or hibernation function during the following periods. The
suspend or hibernation function, or peripherals may not work.
• When a file in external devices such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or ATA
card is opened, the suspend or hibernation function may not work. In such cases,
close the file.
• LAN cards, SCSI cards and modem cards etc. may not recover after entering the
suspend or hibernation mode. If this occurs, restart the computer.
When inserting one more CardBus type card with one already inserted, after enter-
ing the suspend or hibernation mode, the computer may not function properly.
After a Windows 95 USB device driver has been installed, do not use the suspend or
hibernation function. If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer
may not function properly. Power off, then on, using the power switch to resume
proper operation.
If you want to use the suspend or hibernation function after the USB driver is installed,
disable the USB device function of the computer by following the procedure below.
1
In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [Intel
82371AB/EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller] in [Universal serial bus con-
troller].
2
Add the check mark
eral], press [OK], and then press [Close].
3
In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].
If you want to enable the USB device function again, delete the check mark for [Dis-
able in this hardware profile] in step
to reboot the computer, select [Yes]. If the message is not displayed, go to step
) or HDD indicator ( ) is on.
for [Disable in this hardware profile] in [Properties] - [Gen-
2
. When the message appears asking whether
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