Panasonic Toughbook CF-28 Series Reference Manual page 27

Computing on the Road
CAUTION
When installed in a network environment.
Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode.
After resuming operation from the standby or hibernation mode, the network con-
nection may be severed or the computer will not work properly.
When a device like a high-speed modem or ISDN terminal adaptor is con-
nected to the serial port, etc.
There are times when high-speed communication is adversely affected if the
power management function is enabled.
Key operation and music playback.
When the power management function is running, you may feel that key,
touchscreen, touch pad (or mouse) operations are sluggish. Furthermore, music
may not be played back correctly when the power of the display is cut (for energy
conservation purposes) during playback.
Setting the Power Management
1
Run the Setup Utility
2
Using either or
3
Using either
then press Enter
4
Using either or
(Always)] and then press
5
Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter
Power Management Mode settings
Power Management
Functions
automatically set
HDD Motor Timeout
ECO Mode Timeout
Power Conservation
(AC Adaptor Connected)
* Enabled only when the battery itself is being used.
HDD Motor Timeout/ECO Mode Timeout
If there is no input from a key, the touch pad, touchscreen or a mouse for more
than two minutes, the power to the LCD is cut and the hard disk motor is turned
off. Even when an application software is being installed or a disc is being ac-
cessed, the computer may enter the ECO mode (except when the [Power Man-
agement Mode] is set to [Disable]).
( page 53)
, select [Power]
or , select [Power Management Mode] and
, select either [Enable (Battery)] or [Enable
Enter
Enable (Always)
Mode
(Setting at the time of
purchase)
2 min
2 min
Enable
Windows NT
Windows NT
Enable(Battery)*
Disable
2 min Never
2 min Never
Disable Disable
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