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Suspend Mode
In suspend mode, the following occurs:
v The LCD is powered off.
v The hard disk drive is powered off.
v The CPU stops.
Events that cause the computer to enter suspend mode:
v Suspend mode requested by the Fn key (Fn+F4).
v The Lid is closed.
v The specified time has elapsed.
v Battery low occurs and hibernation conditions are
insufficient.
Note: When battery is low, the battery status indicator
blinks orange.
Note: In the IBM BIOS Setup Utility, the computer can be
set to suspend when the lid is closed.
The following events cause the computer to resume
operation from suspend mode:
v The Lid is opened.
v The real time clock alarm is signaled.
v The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a PC Card device
or the internal modem.
v The Fn key is pressed.
v Power switch is pressed.
The computer also exits suspend mode when the battery is
critically low or timer conditions are satisfied for entering
hibernation mode.
Hibernation Mode
Note: Before using hibernation mode, you need a
hibernation file.
In hibernation mode, the following occurs:
v The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are
stored on the hard disk.
v The system is powered off.
Events that cause the computer to enter hibernation mode:
v Hibernation mode requested by function key (Fn+F12).
v Timer conditions are satisfied in suspend mode when
hibernate by timer is enabled.
v A critically low battery condition occurs.
v The power switch is pressed. (BIOS Setup)
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