User's Manual

For Windows NT:
Note: You must format your hard disk with the FAT format system to use
hibernation mode in Windows NT. If you format your hard disk with
NTFS, the default format in Windows NT, you cannot use hibernation
mode.
1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration Program.
2. Click Power Management.
3. Click Suspend/Resume Options.
4. Click Enable Hibernation.
5. Click OK.
For Windows 2000 or Windows XP:
If you want to be able to enter hibernation mode by pressing Fn+F12, you
need to install IBM PM driver.
Computer screen problems
Problem: The screen is blank.
Solution:
v If the standby status indicator is on (in green), press Fn to resume from the
standby mode.
v If you are using the ac adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status
indicator is on (in green), press Fn+Home to make the screen brighter.
v If you attach an external monitor to your computer, press Fn+F7 to switch
the screen output location.
v If the problem persists, do the “Solution” in the problem below.
Problem: The screen is unreadable or distorted.
Solution: Make sure that:
v The display device driver is installed correctly.
v The display resolution and color depth are correctly set.
v The monitor type is correct.
To check these settings, do as follows:
Open the Display Properties window.
For Windows 98:
1. Click the Settings tab.
2. Check if the color depth and resolution are correctly set.
3. Click Advanced...
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