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Hardware and Software Guide 3–9
If the computer will be unused and disconnected from external
power for more than 2 weeks—Shut down the computer. To
extend the life of an inserted battery pack, remove the battery
pack and store it in a cool, dry location. For information about
storing the battery pack, refer to “Storing a Battery Pack,” later in
this chapter.
If an external power supply is uncertain (for example, during an
electrical storm or low-battery condition)—Take one of the
following actions:
■ Save your work, and then initiate standby.
■ Save your work, and then initiate hibernation.
■ Shut down the computer.
Interference with Drive Media and Bluetooth
Communication (Select Models Only)
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CAUTION: To prevent the loss of information, possible audio and
video degradation, or loss of audio or video playback quality, do not
initiate standby or hibernation while reading or writing to an optical
disc.
Standby and hibernation interfere with the use of media and with
Bluetooth communication. Note the following guidelines:
■ If the computer is in standby or hibernation, you cannot
initiate a Bluetooth transmission.
■ If standby or hibernation is initiated while a drive medium
such as a CD or DVD is in use
❏ Your playback may be interrupted.
❏ You may see the warning message “Putting the computer
into hibernation or standby may stop the playback. Do you
want to continue?” If the message is displayed, click No.
❏ You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume
playback.