Sharp Actius PC-GP22W Operation Manual page 57

state of the computer. In Windows XP, you can define System standby or System
hibernate the system enters under what conditions.
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System standby stores the current condition of the computer in RAM and stops
power supply to all but a few essential components. Your system enters and
resumes from System standby per the conditions mentioned later. In System
standby, the power indicator or the battery power indicator blinks green. To resume
from System standby, operate the computer again.
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System hibernate saves the current condition of the computer in an area of the hard
disk and turns off the computer. Your system enters and resumes from System
hibernate per the conditions mentioned later. In System hibernate, the power
indicator or the battery power indicator turns off. To resume from System
hibernate, press the power button.
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When entering/resuming from System standby/hibernate, follow the
instructions below:
• Finish communications, printing, and playing music or video before
• Do not operate the computer or peripheral devices, or
• While operating with a battery, the computer may not resume from
• Save your data before your computer enters System standby. If the
• Select your user account if Windows requires when the computer has
• Disable Wireless LAN function.
Supporting System Hibernate
If your battery becomes completely discharged during System standby,
you will lose unsaved data and will need to reboot your computer.
Therefore, if you are planning to leave your computer powered by battery
for long periods of time, we recommend System hibernate.
Confirm that System hibernate is supported with the following steps.
1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Hibernate tab.
2. Confirm Enable hibernation is checked in Hibernate field.
3. Click OK.
4. Close the Control Panel window.
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entering System standby/hibernate.
connect/disconnect peripheral devices, while entering/resuming from
System standby/hibernate.
System standby/hibernate if the battery capacity is not enough. In this
case, connect the AC adapter to your computer.
power supply to the computer is stopped, the RAM contents will be lost.
resumed from System standby/hibernate.