Operating on Battery Power
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Note: If the computer beeps but does not enter
hibernation mode after pressing the sleep hot key,
it means the operating system will not allow the
computer to enter the power saving mode.
To exit hibernation mode, press the power switch
. The computer also resumes from hibernation
mode if the resume timer is set and matched.
Warning: Do not change any devices (such as
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add memory or swap hard disks when the
computer is in hibernation mode.
Important: If the computer detects a PC I/O card
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installed in the PC card slots, the computer
"sleeps" to maintain your communications
connection. It will not enter standby nor
hibernation mode.
Standby Mode
The computer consumes very low power in
standby mode. Data remain intact in the system
memory until battery is drained.
There are two necessary conditions for the
computer to enter standby mode:
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Invoked by the operating system power saving
modes