Lenovo N100 manual Power management, Screen blank mode, Standby mode, Select Master HDP

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6.Select Hard-diskx password, where x is the letter of the hard disk drive. A pop-up window opens.

7.Select Master HDP.

8.Type the current master HDP in the Enter Current Password field. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice.

9.Press F10.

10.Select Yes in the Setup Configuration window.

Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed.

Power management

Note: Power management modes are not supported for APM operating system.

To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation.

Screen blank mode

If the time set on the “Turn off monitor” timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off.

To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any key.

Standby mode

When the computer enters standby mode, the following events occur in addition to what occurs in screen blank mode:

vThe LCD is powered off.

vThe hard disk drive is powered off.

vThe CPU stops.

To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4.

In certain circumstances, the computer goes into standby mode automatically:

vIf a “suspend time” has been set on the timer, and the user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time.

vIf the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the “Power Management Properties” window, the computer goes into hibernation mode.)

To cause the computer to return from standby mode and resume operation, do one of the following:

vPress the Fn key.

vOpen the LCD cover.

vTurn on the power switch.

Also, in the following event, the computer automatically returns from standby mode and resumes operation:

vThe time set on the resume timer elapses.

Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it enters standby mode. Wait a few seconds before taking any action to reenter operation mode.

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Contents Lenovo 3000 N100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Page Lenovo 3000 N100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Page Contents Iv MT 0689, 0690 Important service information Before replacing partsAbout this manual Strategy for replacing FRUsStrategy for replacing a hard disk drive How to use error messagesImportant notice for replacing a system board Using eSupport Using PC Entitlement Warehouse PEWUsing the HMM Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs Safety notices multilingual translations Safety noticeDiskette compatibility matrix Diskette Compatibility Drive CapacitySafety notices Safety notices Safety notices Safety notices 10 MT 0689, 0690 General safety Safety informationElectrical safety 12 MT 0689, 0690 Safety inspection guide Grounding requirements Laser compliance statement 16 MT 0689, 0690 Read this first What to do firstFollowing are not covered under warranty Read this firstService Web site Restoring the pre-installed system Related service informationRecovery to Factory Contents by using Product Recovery CDs Passwords How to remove the power-on passwordHow to remove the hard-disk password Select Power-On PasswordPower management Screen blank modeStandby mode Select Master HDPHibernation mode Creating the PC-Doctor diagnostics diskette Testing the computerCheckout guide Diagnostics Interactive Tests Power system checkout Detecting system information with PC-DoctorHardware Info UtilityChecking operational charging Checking the battery packPin Voltage V dc Terminal Voltage V dc Lenovo 3000 N100 Feature Description SpecificationsProduct overview Lenovo 3000 N100 Status indicators Indicator MeaningGreen Blinking greenFRU tests Fn key combinations Key combination DescriptionSymptom-to-FRU index Numeric error codesDMA test failed System board 02F6 Fail-safe timer NMI failed System boardSoftware NMI failed System board 02F7 Error messages Beep symptoms No-beep symptomsLCD-related symptoms Reseat the LCD connectorsSymptoms LCD assemblyIntermittent problems Undetermined problemsScrew notices FRU replacement noticesRetaining serial numbers Restoring the serial number of the system unit Retaining the UuidReading or writing the ECA information Select 2. Read S/N data from EepromFRU replacement notices Removing and replacing a FRU Battery pack Hard disk drive Hard disk drive slot coverStep Screw quantity Color Torque PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN Dimm slot cover DimmFor MT0689 Optical driveFor MT0768 Thermal module slot cover and fan Thermal module 52 MT 0689, 0690 1100 CPU Cover, strip E cover Keyboard 56 MT 0689, 0690 Function board LCD unit Removing and replacing a FRU 60 MT 0689, 0690 M2.5 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated Black 392 Nm Kgfcm For MT 0689 Are only for MT 0689For MT Are only for MT64 MT 0689, 0690 M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated Black 245 Nm Kgfcm 1160 USB/Audio connector card VGA connector card 68 MT 0689, 0690 M2.5 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated Black 392 Nm Kgfcm To remove the MDC, do as follows LCD front bezel B cover Step Screw cap Screw quantity Color TorqueInverter card LCD panel, LCD cable, and hinges Remove the hinges from the LCD panel Are only for MT0768 Camera and LCD rear cover assembly a cover Locations Front view Rear view Bottom viewParts list Overall FRU FRU no RoHS CRUAC adapters AstecLCD FRUs 14.1-in. Wxga TFT15.4-in. Wxga TFT 15.4-in. WSXGA+ TFTLanguage RoHS ChiconyRecovery CDs Windows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Home Edition TBDBluetooth cable Miscellaneous partsTools Common parts listTool Power cords Region RoHS90 MT 0689, 0690 Trademarks Part Number 41W7535
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