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Suspending System Operation
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• Power icon is blinking: Suspend-to-RAM mode
In this mode, active data is saved by maintaining power to RAM while most
other system components are powered off. The Battery Gauge icon in the
Status display indicates the battery charge level.
• Power icon is not displayed: Save-to-Disk mode
In this mode, active data is stored on the hard disk drive and power usage is
reduced to the same level used in the Off state. When the system is in
Save-to-Disk mode, the Battery Gauge icon is not visible in the Status display.
In this mode, there is no danger of losing data if battery power is lost.
If you have successfully performed this procedure, system operation is now
suspended. Refer to “Resuming System Operation” later in this chapter to resume
system operation. Also, note the following with regard to suspending system
operation:
• You can remove the battery pack while the system is in Suspend-to-RAM or
Save-to-Disk modes in order to install a charged battery pack. To prevent losing
unsaved data, wait until system operation has suspended before you remove the
battery pack.
• Your system may be configured to suspend operation automatically after a period
of inactivity.
• Your system may be configured to enter Save-to-Disk mode automatically after a
period of time in Suspend-to-RAM mode.
• The system uses a small amount of battery power when in Suspend-to-RAM
mode. Eventually, the battery will become fully discharged.
Note: If you will not be using the system for an extended period of time, shut down the
system rather than using Suspend-to-RAM mode.
• If the battery pack charge drops to a Low-Battery Warning level while the system
is running, the system will beep periodically. If this occurs, suspend system
operation, shut down the system, or attach an external power source, such as the
AC adapter, to the pen tablet.
• If the battery charge drops to a Critically Low level while the system is running,
the system is forced into a pre-selected mode (Suspend-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk).
If this occurs, you must either install a charged battery pack, or connect an
appropriate external power source such as the AC adapter before you can resume
system operation. (If the battery charge drops to a Critically Low level while the
system is in Suspend-to-RAM mode, the system stays in Suspend-to-RAM mode
until power is restored or totally dissipated.)