摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable computer with a wireless module mounted thereon to detect an access point while saving battery power consumption. <P>SOLUTION: The portable computer has a system body, a cover covering a surface of the system body, an antenna mounted on the cover, a lid sensor for detecting the opening of the cover from the system body to output a lid event signal, the wireless module connected to the antenna to detect an access point when powered on, and a power module. The power module powers the wireless module in response to the lid event signal output from the lid sensor. Even when the portable computer is turned off, when opening the cover, the wireless module is powered to detect an access point. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT |