Panasonic CF-27 series Reference Manual page 14

Suspend/Hibernation Functions
Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function
Save all data before powering off your computer.
Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using in a network environment.
When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode, do not
touch the touch pad or touchscreen (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 provided with your computer, the Setup Utility, or when experienc-
ing 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
down on the Shift key while pushing the power 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 power 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 may be consumed. When all power has been con-
sumed, all data saved in 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.
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, SCSI and modem function 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.
When a USB device is connected, there are cases the suspend or hibernation func-
tion will not operate in a normal manner due to the USB device. In addition, a USB
device may have to be removed temporarily and the computer restarted in cases
where the computer is unable to start up properly.
When both [Turn off monitor] (in [Control Panel] - [Power Management] - [Power
Schemes]) and [Screen Saver] (in [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Screen Saver]) are
set, there are cases operations cannot resume in a normal manner from the suspend
or hibernation mode.
When the screensaver setting is active, do not enter the suspend or hibernation
mode while the [MS-DOS Prompt] is being displayed. There are cases operations
cannot resume in a normal manner.
When the computer resumes from the suspend/hibernation mode when MS-DOS is
running, the screen may become completely black. In such cases, press
Alt + Tab .
) or HDD indicator ( ) is on.
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