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IBM ThinkPad T61 FAQ's
29. What do I do if there is software on the campus network that I do need to have
access to?
If there is software that is not in Network Enabled Software and FDU Systems that you
need from the campus network, please contact UTAC at 973-443-8822 or
fdutac@fdu.edu. Please note that proper licensing is required.
30. What if I don't use my computer for an extended period of time?
If your laptop is plugged into an outlet, nothing will happen. It will never go into standby or
hibernate mode unless you choose to do this manually.
If you are running on battery power, the monitor will turn off after 1 hour, the hard drive will
turn off after 20 minutes. It will not go into standby or hibernate mode unless you choose to
do this manually.
31. What is suspend mode?
This state stops all operations of the computer to reduce power drain and restrict access to
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your files. If you close the cover of the laptop while the laptop is on, the computer will
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automatically enter suspend mode. You can also induce suspend mode by holding down
the Fn key on the keyboard while pressing the F4 key.
32. How do I exit out of suspend mode?
If the laptop was open when it entered suspend mode, just hold down the Fn key. If the
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laptop's cover was closed, opening it will automatically exit suspend mode. The laptop will
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take approximately 20 seconds to return, so please do not press any keys during this
process. If you were on the network you will need to reenter your username and password.
33. What are the advantages of using suspend mode?
The main advantage for entering suspend mode is that it will return you back to the
application that you were working on in a fraction of the time that it would take to turn the
machine off and then on again. At the same time, you are retaining your active programs
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and data with minimal power drain. For example, while on battery power if you wanted to
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carry your laptop without turning it completely off, you would place it in suspend mode. You
just need to either close the cover or hold down the Fn key on the keyboard and press the
F4 key. Then to exit from suspend mode, just open up the laptop's cover. If you were on the
network, you will have to reenter your username and password.
34. What is hibernation mode?
Hibernation
Hibernation state stops all tasks and saves all data to the hard drive. To enter this mode,
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hold down the Fn key on the keyboard and press the F12 key. To resume your session,
press the power button for no more than 4 seconds.
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