Page 8 IBM ThinkPad R51 FAQ’s
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Hibernation
Mode
36. What is hibernation mode?
Hibernation state stops all tasks and saves all data to the hard drive. To enter this mode,
hold down the Fn key on the keyboard and press the F12 key. To resume your session,
press the power button for no more than 4 seconds.
37. How do I know whether I’m in suspend or hibernation mode?
The following table shows how the indicator behaves in each power management mode:
Indicator
Current Status
Suspend Mode
Power-On
Normal operation Off Green
Suspend mode Green Off
Entering or resuming from suspend mode Blinking green On
Power off or hibernation mode Off Off
Attaching
External
Hardware
38. Can I attach an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc. to the ThinkPad?
Yes, see diagrams below:
Right Hand Side View Left Hand Side View
Monitor – located on along the right hand side of the laptop to attach an
external monitor or a projector to your laptop.
USB – The Universal Serial Bus connectors are used for connecting USB
interface-compatible devices, such as a printer or digital camera.
Video Out – you can use this video-out connector to attach a television.
Headphone/Microphone – you can use an external microphone with your
laptop.
IEEE1394 – this port can be used to attach peripherals requiring an IEEE1394
connection.
PC Card – additional peripherals can be used with this PC Card slot.
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