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TP 340 - Power management features

Applicable to: World-Wide

Power Management Features:
Two power management modes are provided by the computer to save power consumption and prolong battery power.

Standby Mode:
When in standby mode, the following occurs:
- The LCD backlight turns off.
- The hard disk motor stops.

Suspend Mode:
When in suspend mode, the following occurs:
- The LCD power is powered-off.
- The hard disk is powered-off.
- The CPU is stopped.

Notes:
1. In the ThinkPad Features Program, the computer can be set to "Will not suspend even if LCD is closed".
2. When the computer is powered with ac power and is used with one of the following IBM PC cards, the computer enters standby mode ; the PC card and application program remain active.
- 3270 Emulation Credit Card Adapter
- 5250 Emulation Credit Card Adapter
- Token-Ring 16/4 Credit Card Adapter
- Credit Card Adapter for Ethernet
3. During the following conditions, the computer cannot enter suspend mode.
- While the communication link is running.
- When a serial mouse or other pointing device are selected in the Config
menu of Easy-Setup.

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Date Created

28-11-96

Last Updated

12-06-98

Revision Date

09-06-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 340

Machine Type

2610

Model

Various

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