Solving computer problems
Solution:
If the system does not return from standby mode, it may have entered standby or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted. Check the standby indicator.
vIf the standby indicator is on, your computer is in standby mode. Connect the ac adapter to the computer; then press Fn.
vIf the standby indicator is off, your computer is in hibernation mode or
If the system still does not return from standby mode, your system may stop responding and you cannot turn off the computer. In this case, you need to reset the computer. If you have not saved your data, it may be lost. To reset the computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. If the system is still not reset, remove the ac adapter and the battery.
Problem:
Your computer does not enter standby or hibernation mode.
Solution:
Check whether any option has been selected that would disable your computer from entering standby or hibernation mode.
Problem:
The Fn+F12 key combination does not make the computer enter hibernation mode.
Solution:
The computer cannot enter hibernation mode:
vIf you are using one of the IBM communication PC Cards. To enter hibernation mode, stop the communication program, and then remove the PC Card or disable the PC Card slot. See Access IBM, your
vIf the hibernation mode is not enabled. To enable it, do as follows:
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: If you want to be able to enter hibernation mode by pressing
Fn+F12, you need to install IBM PM driver.
Problem:
Under Windows XP, the Fn+F3 key combination does not make the computer screen go blank.
22ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide