Using Suspend Mode - Gateway E-4200 User Manual

Using Suspend Mode

Suspend, available in Windows 95, is a power management feature that lets
you leave your computer on in a power-saving mode. When your computer
is in Suspend, it appears to be off. However, it continues to receive incoming
faxes and perform automatic tasks you have scheduled. When you exit
Suspend, the computer returns to the state it was in without going through
the normal startup routine.
To put your system into Suspend
Save and close any open files to prevent data loss in the event of a
1.
power failure.
Click , and then click
2.
Start
The power LED turns amber and the monitor becomes dark,
3.
indicating that the computer has entered Suspend mode.
To take your system out of Suspend
Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse.
1.
The power LED turns green, and your computer returns to the state it
2.
was in before it entered Suspend. However, if your system is part of a
Novell network, putting your computer in Suspend disconnects you
from your network connection. To reestablish your network
connection:
Click and then click
A.
Start
From the
B. Shutdown Windows
on as a different user
process and displays your network logon dialog box.
Enter your password and click
C.
network connections are reestablished.
on the Start menu.
Suspend
.
Shut Down
options, select
. Selecting that option bypasses the restart
. Your logon script runs and your
OK
Close all programs and log
Important!
If your system is part of a
Microsoft network, putting
your computer in sleep
mode does not disconnect
you from your network
connection.
Important!
If you have a Novell
network and you put your
system in Suspend mode, it
will disconnect from the
network.
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