Aptiva - Rapid Resume features

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Aptiva - Rapid Resume features

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Using Rapid Resume Manager:
The IBM Aptiva is supplied with special software called Rapid Resume Manager that makes using the computer easier and more economical.

Rapid Resume Manager Features:

The Rapid Resume Manager has the following features:

Rapid Resume:
Remembers all open or running applications when you power-off the computer. The next time you power-on the computer, the programs and files will open just as you left them. The Automatic Power Off option saves energy by turning the computer off after it has not been used for a period of time that you set.

Standby:
Lets the computer use less energy after it has been inactive for a period of time that you set.

Scheduler:
Turns on the computer for an activity that you specify, such as sending a fax.

Wake Up on Ring:
Turns on the computer when the phone rings to let you receive a fax.

The following table describes the way the computer will normally operate when one of the Rapid Resume Manager features is enabled. See the Aptiva Index on your system for step-by-step instructions for enabling Rapid Resume Manager features.

Table 1-4 (Page 1 of 2). Rapid Resume Manager Normal Operation

What Happens

Explanation

Task List appears after turning on the computer.

This is a normal feature of Rapid Resume. Use the Task List to return to an application or disable the Task List in the Rapid Resume options window.

Delay before mouse works

This is normal for the Standby feature of Rapid Resume. It might take a few seconds.

Computer waits before turning off.

This is normal. In some cases, it can take up to several seconds before Rapid
Resume saves the data and turns off the machine.

Can't start the computer from diskette if Rapid Resume is enabled.

After you power-on the computer, press Ctrl+Alt+Del when you see the Rapid Resume screen. There might be a slight delay before the computer restarts.

Computer comes on when the phone rings.

This is a normal feature of Wake Up on Ring. Disable Wake Up on Ring in Rapid Resume Manager or in the Setup Utility.

Computer comes on when you haven't pushed the on/off button.

This is a normal feature of Scheduler. If you don't want this to happen, disable
Scheduler in Rapid Resume Manager or Wake Up on Alarm in the Setup Utility.

System unit power indicator light is blinking, but system unit is turned off.

This is a normal feature of Wake Up on Ring enabled with the Ring Indicator option selected. A fax might be waiting.

Rapid Resume Connectors
The Rapid Resume feature connectors on the system board are one 3-pin latched connector for the power supply and one 2-pin latched connector for the power switch and cable assembly. To remove the latched connector, press in the latch using the tip of a screwdriver to release the connector. See -'System Board Layout' - Type A-1 and - 'System Board Layout -- Type A-2 - for connector locations.

Attention:
Do not attempt repairs with the power cord plugged into the electrical outlet. The power supply maintains+ 5 V dc of auxiliary power when the power switch is turned off. System damage might result if the power cord is not unplugged during testing.

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Power Management

Date Created

27-08-96

Last Updated

15-03-99

Revision Date

15-03-2000

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2134, 2159, 2176

Model

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What Happens	Explanation
Task List appears after turning on the computer.	This is a normal feature of Rapid Resume. Use the Task List to return to an application or disable the Task List in the Rapid Resume options window.
Delay before mouse works	This is normal for the Standby feature of Rapid Resume. It might take a few seconds.
Computer waits before turning off.	This is normal. In some cases, it can take up to several seconds before Rapid Resume saves the data and turns off the machine.
Can't start the computer from diskette if Rapid Resume is enabled.	After you power-on the computer, press Ctrl+Alt+Del when you see the Rapid Resume screen. There might be a slight delay before the computer restarts.
Computer comes on when the phone rings.	This is a normal feature of Wake Up on Ring. Disable Wake Up on Ring in Rapid Resume Manager or in the Setup Utility.
Computer comes on when you haven't pushed the on/off button.	This is a normal feature of Scheduler. If you don't want this to happen, disable Scheduler in Rapid Resume Manager or Wake Up on Alarm in the Setup Utility.
System unit power indicator light is blinking, but system unit is turned off.	This is a normal feature of Wake Up on Ring enabled with the Ring Indicator option selected. A fax might be waiting.

	Search Keywords
	Hint Category	Power Management
	Date Created	27-08-96
	Last Updated	15-03-99
	Revision Date	15-03-2000
	Brand	IBM Aptiva
	Product Family	Aptiva
	Machine Type	2134, 2159, 2176
	Model
	TypeModel
	Retain Tip (if applicable)
	Reverse Doclinks and Admin Purposes