IBM Thinkpad X30 Series Service And Troubleshooting Manual page 36

Solving computer problems
Problem:
The Fn+F12 key combination does not cause the computer to enter
hibernation mode.
Solution:
The computer cannot enter hibernation mode:
v If you are using one of the IBM communication PC Cards. To enter
v If the hibernation utility is not installed in Windows 98 or Windows NT.
v If the hibernation mode is not enabled. To enable it, do as follows:
For Windows 98:
1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration Program.
2. Click Power Management.
3. Click the Hibernation tab.
4. Click the Enable hibernation button.
5. Click the Create Now button.
For Windows NT:
Note: You must format your hard disk with the FAT format system to use
1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration Program.
2. Click Power Management.
3. Click Suspend/Resume Options.
4. Click Enable Hibernation.
5. Click OK.
For Windows XP or Windows 2000 :
1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration Program.
2. Click Power Management.
3. Click the Hibernate tab.
4. Select the hibernate support checkbox.
5. Click OK.
Note: You can enter hibernation mode by pressing Fn+F12 only if the PM
Problem:
Under Windows XP, the Fn+F3 key combination does not make the
computer screen go blank.
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hibernation mode, stop the communication program, and then remove
the PC Card or disable the PC Card slot, using the Control Panel.
To install the hibernation utility, refer to "Installing device drivers" in
the Access IBM, your on-board help system.
hibernation mode in Windows NT. If you format your hard disk
with NTFS, the default format in Windows NT, you cannot use
hibernation mode.
driver for Windows 2000 or Windows XP has been installed.