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vTurn on the power switch.
Also, the computer automatically returns from standby mode and resumes operation in either of the following events:
vThe ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device (Windows 2000 does not support the ring indicator (RI) resume by PC Card device.)
vThe time set on the resume timer elapses. In Windows 98, the Scheduled Tasks setting takes priority over the Resume on timer selection in the “Power Management Properties” window.
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.
Hibernation mode
Note for Windows NT
If you are using Windows NT in the default format, NTFS, you cannot create a hibernation file. If you want to use hibernation mode, you will need to reinstall Windows NT with FAT format.
Note for OS/2
If you are using OS/2 in the default format, HPFS, you cannot create a hibernation file. If you want to use hibernation mode, you will need to reinstall OS/2 with FAT format.
In hibernation mode, the following occurs:
vThe system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the hard disk.
vThe system is powered off.
Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is docked to the docking station, do not undock it from the docking station before resuming normal operation. If you do undock it and then try to resume normal operation, you will get an error message, and you will have to restart the system.
To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, do any of the following:
vPress the Fn+F12 keys.
vIf you are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off the power switch.
