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User Handbook
• if connected to the network under battery power, the computer may turn
power off to the PC card and stop communication with the PC card.
• if connected to the network under AC power, the computer enters suspend
mode and all application programs stop.
• press the power button for a couple of seconds to resume normal
operation. You will be prompted to re-enter your password.
Hibernation
Use hibernation when you are not using the laptop for a long period of time.
• to use hibernation, press Fn + F12
OR
• click the hibernation icon in battery meter
• do not do this when connected to the
network
• turn on power to resume
normal operation. It
takes a moment to restore from
the hard disk and resume
operation where you left off.
System Status Indicators
The system status indicators are located immediately below the LCD screen and
show the current status of the computer by their colour or on/off state. They are
explained on the next page in order from left to right.
This stops all tasks,
stores memory data
and current status of
computer in HDD.
Then power is turned
off
Drive in Use
Power on
Numeric
Lock
Scroll Lock
only on R31
Caps
Lock