Power

Management

Features

 

 

 

 

The

suspend

and

resume functions

are

unique

methods

used

to save battery power. In suspend mode, all tasks

are

suspended

and

their

present states are stored in

memory to save power. Also, the systemsleepenters a

state where only a minimum

amount

of

power

is used.

When

the computer

returns

to normal operation using the

resume

function,

 

the computer restores the

same states as

when

it

entered

suspend

mode.

 

 

 

Full and

Partial

Suspend

Modes:

Suspend mode

 

might

be referred as full-suspend mode, as compared to

partial-suspend

mode.

 

 

 

 

The computer enters partial-suspend mode when an application software program interferes with the power management capability of the computer and prevents it from entering full-suspend mode. The following sounds indicate suspend mode has occurred:

Ÿ One beep for full-suspend mode

ŸTwo beeps for partial-suspend mode

(No

beep

is heardPowerif controllerthe

beepparameter

is

set to

off in the Set Advanced Features program.)

The computer enters suspend mode when:

ŸThe LCD is closed (the switch is located on the

voltage converter card).

ŸThe specified time has elapsed from the last operation with the keyboard, mouse, hard disk drive, parallel connector, diskette drive, and AC adapter is

plugged in. The time is specifiedSystem by

suspend in the Set Advanced Features program.

ŸWhen a battery-low condition exists, the battery

power indicator blinks (orange).

ŸThe PS2 OFF command is set in the Set Advanced Features program.

ŸThe operating temperature is exceeded.

The system returns to normal operation when:

Ÿ The LCD is opened.

ŸPS2 ON HH:MM:SS command was set in the Set Advanced Features program before entering suspend mode.

ŸA “Ring indicator” signal on the communication interface is detected.

ŸEither button of the pointing stick is pressed.

You can replace the battery pack during full-suspend mode. Never replace the battery pack during

partial-suspend mode. If the battery pack is replaced

during suspend mode

with the LCD

opened, close the LCD

and open it again to return to

normal operation.

ThinkPad

700,

700C,

720,

720C

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