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    cf-28 can't select standby?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by jeff_hettling, Feb 6, 2008.

  1. jeff_hettling

    jeff_hettling Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey,
    I've tried to search the fourms for this question but didn't come up with any luck. I had to install a new hard drive and a new copy of windows. After the install, I can't select the system standby option. Something about the manufacture's settings? I went into BIOS and selected to go into standby when i hit the power switch, but windows won't let me do it, it just shuts down.

    any idea what I need to to do get my system to not fight me so much (besides dumping windows and switching to another OS :p )

    Thanks!
    Jeff
     
    jeff_hettling, Feb 6, 2008
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  2. GlenB

    GlenB Notebook Consultant

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    I have mine (CF-28ST) set to enter standby when I close the lid, I believe thats the default setting for the Portable/Laptop power scheme. When I close the lid, things power-down and the power light blinks. This is not working for you?

    Make sure you have the correct power scheme selected:
    Start...Control Panel...Performance and Maintenance...Power Options
     
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  3. Modly

    Modly Warranty Voider

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    You need the video driver installed for standby to work.
     
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  4. jeff_hettling

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    ah excellent, thanks for the help Modly...I'll have to grab that this weekend :)

    Thanks!

    jeff
     
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    No problem. Once all the drivers are installed, everything should work :D

    Took me a while when I first got mine to figure out how to get standby working.
     
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  6. jeff_hettling

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    turns out I had downloaded it, but never installed it properly...no wonder why I was confused at first when you said the video driver!

    jeff
     
    jeff_hettling, Feb 7, 2008
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