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Stylistic ST5100 Series Tablet PC User’s Guide – Section Two
When you use your Tablet PC, you can change the
current system state in a number of ways, depending on
the system’s current state. To determine the current
system state, observe the Power icon in the Status
display. Table 2-1 on page 21 gives the different system
states represented by the Power icon and describes how
you can change the system state from the current state.
POWERING UP THE TABLET PC
Follow the procedure below to start your Tablet PC.
Before you begin, confirm that the system is in the Off
state. To do so, observe the Status display. If the Power
icon is not visible in the Status display, the system is in
Off state or in Hibernate mode and it is safe to perform
this procedure. If the Power icon is visible (either
blinking or on continuously), do not perform this
procedure. See “System States” earlier in this chapter for
details on modes represented by the Power icon.
1. Ensure that the battery in your Tablet PC is
sufficiently charged, or connect an external power
source such as the AC adapter or auto adapter to
your Tablet PC.
2. Press the Power On/Suspend/Resume button to start
the system.
After performing initialization, the system starts the
operating system installed on the hard disk drive. Once
the operating system is running, you can use the system.
SHUTTING DOWN THE SYSTEM
Follow these steps to shut down/turn off your system:
1. If system operation has been suspended, resume
system operation. See “Resuming System Opera-
tion” later in this chapter for details.
2. Save your work and close all running programs.
3. Choose Shut Down from the Windows Start menu.
4. Carry out the Shut Down command.
The system is now in the Off state.
SUSPENDING SYSTEM OPERATION
The Tablet PC allows you to suspend the system opera-
tion without closing programs or exiting the operating
system. Use this feature to conserve battery power when
a system shutdown is not practical or when the battery
needs to be changed.
To suspend system operation:
1. Press the Suspend/Resume button, or carry out the
Standby command from your operating system or
power management program. (If your system is
configured to suspend operation using Hibernate
mode, which is explained later in this procedure, a
message is displayed while data is saved to your hard
disk.)
2. The Power icon either flashes (Standby) or is not
displayed (Hibernate) when system operation is
suspended, depending on how your system is
configured. At this point, programs that were
running are stopped, active data is saved, and the
system enters one of two different low-power states,
or standby modes, as explained in the following
paragraphs.
3. Observe the Power icon in the Status display to
determine which suspend mode your system is
using.
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Power icon is blinking: Standby 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: Hibernate 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 Hibernate
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:
If you have set your system to turn power
off from the Power Options utility in the
Control Panel, the following procedure will
not be possible, since pressing the button
shuts the system down rather than
suspending it. To change your power
options, go to Start -> Settings -> Control
Panel -> Power Options.
If you are replacing the battery, wait until
system operation is suspended and the
power icon is flashing before you remove
the battery. Failure to do so could result in
loss of your unsaved data. (Note that if the
Resume On LAN function is enabled in the
BIOS setup, you should not remove the
battery unless the system is shut down.
When Resume ON LAN is enabled, the
bridge battery is disabled in order to
optimize battery life.)
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