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Standby and Hibernation Functions
CClick [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Opti ons] - [Advanced], and add a check
mark in [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby].
zDo not enter standby or hibernation in the conditions below, otherwise the data or file may be corrupt ed, standby or hiber-
nation may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the per ipheral devices.
• When a ny of the hard disk drive indicator and the RFID indicator is on.
• When p laying/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG fil es.
• When u sing communication software or network functions.
• When u sing peripheral devices.
(If peripheral devices fail to work normally, restart the computer.)

To enter standby or hibernation

1Press the power switch (A) until a beep*1 sounds.
Standby: The power indicator (B) blinks green.
Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off.
zTo enter standby, you can click [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Stand By] instead
of pressing the power switch.
*1 If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.
CAUTION
zAt the beep*2, immediately release the power switch. If you press and hold the powe r
switch for longer than 4 seconds, the computer will forcibly shut down and uns aved data will be lost even if you have
set [Shut down] in [When I press the power button on my computer] (Î page 15 “Setting Standby or Hibernati on”).
*2 According to circumstances, beeps may not so und.
zWhile the computer is entering standby or hibernation, do not touch the com puter.
For example, do not:
• Touch the screen, hardware buttons or power switch.
• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.
• Connec t or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Set to or remove from the Cradle.
Wait until the power indicator blinks green (standby) or goes off (hibernation).
Entering/Resuming from Standby or Hibernation
A
B